KUEPPERSBUSCH IKE3180-2 User manual

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IKE3180-2

CONTENTS
Safety instructions 19
Operation 21
Daily use 22
Helpful hints and tips 23
Care and cleaning 24
What to do if… 25
Installation 26
Noises 33
Technical data 34
Subject to change without notice.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In the interest of your safety and to ensure
the correct use, before installing and first
using the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and acci-
dents, it is important to ensure that all peo-
ple using the appliance are thoroughly fa-
miliar with its operation and safety features.
Save these instructions and make sure that
they remain with the appliance if it is moved
or sold, so that everyone using it through its
life will be properly informed on appliance
use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the
precautions of these user's instructions as
the manufacturer is not responsible for
damages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people
safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, un-
less they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appli-
ance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from chil-
dren. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull
the plug out of the socket, cut the con-
nection cable (as close to the appliance
as you can) and remove the door to pre-
vent playing children to suffer electric
shock or to close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door
seals is to replace an older appliance
having a spring lock (latch) on the door or
lid, be sure to make that spring lock un-
usable before you discard the old appli-
ance. This will prevent it from becoming a
death trap for a child.
General safety
Warning!
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping
foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal
household and similar applications such
as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
– farm houses and by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type envi-
ronments;
– bed and breakfast type environments;
– catering and similar non-retail applica-
tions.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the thawing
process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances
(such as ice cream makers) inside of re-
frigerating appliances, unless they are ap-
proved for this purpose by the manufac-
turer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is con-
tained within the refrigerant circuit of the
appliance, a natural gas with a high level
of environmental compatibility, which is
nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of
the appliance, be certain that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit be-
come damaged.
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If the refrigerant circuit should become
damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of igni-
tion
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which
the appliance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or modify this product in any way. Any
damage to the cord may cause a short-
circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
Warning! Any electrical component
(power cord, plug, compressor) must
be replaced by a certified service agent
or qualified service personnel to avoid
hazard.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back
of the appliance. A squashed or
damaged power plug may overheat
and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the
mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug. There is a
risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance
without the lamp cover (if foreseen) of
interior lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the
freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abra-
sions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appli-
ance to direct sunlight.
• Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this appli-
ance are special purpose lamps selected
for household appliances use only. They
are not suitable for household room illu-
mination.
Daily use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in
the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in
the appliance, because they may ex-
plode.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage rec-
ommendations should be strictly adhered
to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appli-
ance and disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal
objects.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrig-
erator for defrosted water. If necessary,
clean the drain. If the drain is blocked,
water will collect in the bottom of the ap-
pliance.
Installation
Important! For electrical connection
carefully follow the instructions given in
specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there
are damages on it. Do not connect the
appliance if it is damaged. Report possi-
ble damages immediately to the place
you bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours
before connecting the appliance to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be
around the appliance, lacking this leads
to overheating. To achieve sufficient ven-
tilation follow the instructions relevant to
installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the prod-
uct should be against a wall to avoid
touching or catching warm parts (com-
pressor, condenser) to prevent possible
burn.
• The appliance must not be located close
to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessi-
ble after the installation of the appliance.
• Connect to potable water supply only (If a
water connection is foreseen).
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the
servicing of the appliance should be car-
ried out by a qualified electrician or com-
petent person.
• This product must be serviced by an au-
thorized Service Centre, and only genu-
ine spare parts must be used.
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Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses
which could damage the ozone layer,
in either its refrigerant circuit or insula-
tion materials. The appliance shall not
be discarded together with the urban
refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam
contains flammable gases: the appli-
ance shall be disposed according to
the applicable regulations to obtain
from your local authorities. Avoid dam-
aging the cooling unit, especially at the
rear near the heat exchanger. The ma-
terials used on this appliance marked
by the symbol are recyclable.
OPERATION
1 2
4 3
1Temperature indicator LED
2Fast Freeze indicator
3Fast Freeze button
4Temperature regulator
ON/OFF button
Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Touch the temperature regulator button if all
LED are off.
Switching off
Keep touching the temperature regulator
button for 3 Sec.
All indicators light off.
Temperature regulation
To operate the appliance, proceed as fol-
lows:
• touch the temperature regulator button
until the LED corresponding to the re-
quired temperature lights up. Selection is
progressive, varying from 2 to 8°C.
At first button touch actual setting LED
keeps blinking.
Any time the button is touch the set tem-
perature is moved to 1 position right.
Corresponding LED will blink for a while.
Touch the setting button until the re-
quired temperature is selected. The set
will be fixed
coldest setting: +2°C
warmest setting: +8°C
A medium setting is generally the most
suitable.
However, the exact setting should be chos-
en keeping in mind that the temperature in-
side the appliance depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• quantity of food stored
• appliance location.
Fast Freeze function
You can activate the Fast Freeze function
by pressing the Fast Freeze button.
The LED corresponding to the symbol Fast
Freeze indicator lights up.
You can deactivate the Fast Freeze function
by pressing the Fast Freeze button again.
The Fast Freeze indicator will light off.
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Important! This function stops automatically after 52
hours.
DAILY USE
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time,
wash the interior and all internal accesso-
ries with lukewarm water and some neutral
soap so as to remove the typical smell of a
brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not use detergents or abra-
sive powders, as these will damage the fin-
ish.
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen and
deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the Fast
Freeze function at least 24 hours before
placing the food to be frozen in the freezer
compartment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the top
compartment.
The maximum amount of food that can be
frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating
plate, a label located on the inside of the
appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during
this period do not add other food to be fro-
zen.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out
of use, before putting the products in the
compartment let the appliance run at least
2 hours on the higher settings.
Important! In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due to a power
failure, if the power has been off for longer
than the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under "rising time", the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly
or cooked immediately and then re-frozen
(after cooling).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being
used, can be thawed in the refrigerator
compartment or at room temperature, de-
pending on the time available for this opera-
tion.
Small pieces may even be cooked still fro-
zen, directly from the freezer: in this case,
cooking will take longer.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or
more trays for the production of ice-cubes.
Fill these trays with water, then put them in
the freezer compartment.
Important! Do not use metallic instruments
to remove the trays from the freezer.
Movable shelves
A
B
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of supports so that the
shelves can be positioned as desired.
For better use of space, the front half-
shelves can be placed under the rear ones.
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Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of vari-
ous sizes, the door shelves can be placed
at different heights.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave
it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and
the Temperature Regulator is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully
loaded, the compressor may run continu-
ously, causing frost or ice on the evapo-
rator. If this happens, set the Tempera-
ture Regulator toward warmer settings to
allow automatic defrosting and so a sav-
ing in electricity consumption.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating
liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it
has a strong flavour
•positionfoodsothat air can circulate
freely around it
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags
and place on the glass shelf above the veg-
etable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two
days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these
should be covered and may be placed on
any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thor-
oughly cleaned and placed in the special
drawer(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed
in special airtight containers or wrapped in
aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude
as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and
should be stored in the bottle rack on the
door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigera-
tor.
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing
process, here are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can
be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rat-
ing plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No
further food to be frozen should be add-
ed during this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thor-
oughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it
to be rapidly and completely frozen and
to make it possible subsequently to thaw
only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or pol-
ythene and make sure that the packages
are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to
touch food which is already frozen, thus
avoiding a rise in temperature of the lat-
ter;
• lean foods store better and longer than
fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of
food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment,
can possibly cause the skin to be freeze
burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date
on each individual pack to enable you to
keep tab of the storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this
appliance, you should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen
foodstuffs were adequately stored by the
retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are trans-
ferred from the foodstore to the freezer in
the shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than absolutely necessary;
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• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly
and cannot be refrozen; • do not exceed the storage period indica- ted by the food manufacturer.
CARE AND CLEANING
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance
operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in its cooling unit; maintenance and re-
charging must therefore only be carried
out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free
from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not pull, move or damage
any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products or wax
polishes to clean the interior as this will
damage the surface and leave a strong
odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
compressor at the back of the appliance
with a brush. This operation will improve the
performance of the appliance and save
electricity consumption.
Important! Take care of not to damage the
cooling system.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners
contain chemicals that can attack/damage
the plastics used in this appliance. For this
reason it is recommended that the outer
casing of this appliance is only cleaned with
warm water with a little washing-up liquid
added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to
the mains supply.
Defrosting the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops,
during normal use. The defrost water drains
out through a drain hole into a special con-
tainer at the back of the appliance, over the
motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the de-
frost water drain hole in the middle of the
refrigerator compartment channel to pre-
vent the water overflowing and dripping on-
to the food inside.
Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always form
on the freezer shelves and around the top
compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer rea-
ches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
Important! About 12 hours prior to
defrosting, set the Temperature regulator
toward higher settings , in order to build up
sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in
operation.
To remove the frost, follow the instructions
below:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put it
in a cool place.
Caution! Do not touch frozen goods
with wet hands. Hands can freeze to
the goods.
3. Leave the door open.
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In order to speed up the defrosting
process, place a pot of warm water in
the freezer compartment. In addition,
remove pieces of ice that break away
before defrosting is complete.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the
interior thoroughly.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. After two or three hours, reload the
previously removed food into the com-
partment.
Important! Never use sharp metal tools to
scrape off frost from the evaporator as you
could damage it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any arti-
ficial means to speed up the thawing proc-
ess other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
A temperature rise of the frozen food
packs, during defrosting, may shorten their
safe storage life.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
•disconnect the appliance from elec-
tricity supply
• remove all food
• defrost (if foreseen) and clean the appli-
ance and all accessories
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent un-
pleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask some-
body to check it once in a while to prevent
the food inside from spoiling in case of a
power failure.
WHAT TO DO IF…
Warning! Before troubleshooting,
disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
Only a qualified electrician or compe-
tent person must do the troubleshoot-
ing that is not in this manual.
Important! There are some sounds during
normal use (compressor, refrigerant
circulation).
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not
operate. The lamp does
not operate.
The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not connected
to the mains socket correctly. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly.
The appliance has no power.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.
Connect a different electrical ap-
pliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.
The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
The compressor oper-
ates continually.
The temperature is not set cor-
rectly. Set a higher temperature.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The door has been opened too
frequently. Do not keep the door open longer than necessary.
The product temperature is too
high. Let the product temperature de- crease to room temperature be-
fore storage.
The room temperature is too
high. Decrease the room temperature.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.
During the automatic defrosting
process, frost defrosts on the
rear plate.
This is correct.
Water flows into the re-
frigerator.
The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.
Products prevent that water
flows into the water collector. Make sure that products do not touch the rear plate.
Water flows on the
ground.
The melting water outlet does
not flow in the evaporative tray
above the compressor.
Attach the melting water outlet to
the evaporative tray.
The temperature in the
appliance is too low.
The temperature regulator is not
set correctly. Set a higher temperature.
The temperature in the
appliance is too high.
The temperature regulator is not
set correctly. Set a lower temperature.
Replacing the lamp
The appliance is equipped with a longlife
LED interior light.
Only service is allowed to replace the light-
ing device. Contact your Service Center.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to
"Installation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective door
gaskets. Contact the Service Center.
INSTALLATION
Positioning
Warning! If you are discarding an old
appliance that has a lock or catch on
the door, you must ensure that it is
made unusable to prevent young
children being trapped inside.
Important! The appliance shall have the
plug accessible after installation.
Install this appliance at a location where the
ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate class indicated on the rating plate of
the appliance:
Climate
class
Ambient temperature
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N+16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T+16°C to + 43°C
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage
and frequency shown on the rating plate
correspond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power
supply cable plug is provided with a contact
for this purpose. If the domestic power sup-
ply socket is not earthed, connect the appli-
ance to a separate earth in compliance with
current regulations, consulting a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility
if the above safety precautions are not ob-
served.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Di-
rectives.
Door reversibility
The door of the appliance opens to the
right. If you want to open the door to the
left, follow these steps before you install the
appliance:
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1. Loosen and remove the upper pin.
2. Remove the door.
3. Remove the spacer.
4. With a key, loosen the lower pin.
On the opposite side:
1. Tighten the lower pin.
2. Install the spacer.
3. Install the door.
4. Tighten the upper pin.
Ventilation requirements
5 cm min.
200 cm2
min.
200 cm2
The airflow behind the appliance must be
sufficient.
Installing the appliance
Caution! Make sure that the mains
cable can move freely.
Do the following steps:
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x
x
If necessary cut the adhesive sealing strip
and then apply it to the appliance as shown
in figure.
Ø 2.5 mm
13 mm
1
3
2
Drill the appliance using a Ø 2.5 mm drill (10
mm max. penetration).
Fix the square fitting to the appliance.
1
2
Install the appliance in the niche.
Push the appliance in the direction of the ar-
row (1) until the upper gap cover stops
against the kitchen furniture.
Push the appliance in the direction of the ar-
row (2) against the cupboard on the oppo-
site side of the hinge.
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44mm
4mm
Adjust the appliance in the niche.
Make sure that the distance between the
appliance and the cupboard front-edge is
44 mm.
The lower hinge cover (in the accessories
bag) makes sure that the distance between
the appliance and the kitchen furniture is
correct.
Make sure that the clearance between the
appliance and the cupboard is 4 mm.
Open the door. Put the lower hinge cover in
position.
I
I
Attach the appliance to the niche with 4
screws.
Remove the correct part from the hinge
cover (E). Make sure to remove the part DX,
in the case of right hinge, SX in opposite
case.
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E
E
B
D
C
Attach the covers (C, D) to the lugs and the
hinge holes.
Install the vent grille (B).
Attach the hinge covers (E) to the hinge.
Disconnect the parts (Ha), (Hb), (Hc) and
(Hd).
21 mm
~50 mm
~50 mm
90o
90o
90o
Install the part (Ha) on the inner side of the
kitchen furniture.
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Ha
Hc
Push the part (Hc) on the part (Ha).
Ha
Hb
8 mm
Open the appliance door and the kitchen
furniture door at an angle of 90°.
Insert the small square (Hb) into guide (Ha).
Put together the appliance door and the fur-
niture door and mark the holes.
Remove the small squares and drill holes
with ø 2 mm at 8 mm from the outer edge
of the door.
Place the small square on the guide again
and fix it with the screws supplied.
Hb
Align the kitchen furniture door and the ap-
pliance door by adjusting the part (Hb).
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Hb
Hd
Press the part (Hd) on the part (Hb).
Do a final check to make sure that:
• All screws are tightened.
• The sealing strip is attached tightly to the
cabinet.
• The door opens and closes correctly.
Reversibility of the freezer door
1
2
1
2
180˚
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NOISES
There are some sounds during normal run-
ning (compressor, refrigerant circulation).
BRRR!
HISSS!
CLICK!
BLUBB!
CRACK!
SSSRRR!
OK
CLICK! CLICK!
SSSRRR! SSSRRR!
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BRRR! BRRR!
HISSS! HISSS!
BLUBB! BLUBB! CRACK!CRACK!
TECHNICAL DATA
Dimension of the recess
Height 1780 mm
Width 560 mm
Depth 550 mm
Rising Time 20 h
Voltage 230-240 V
Frequency 50 Hz
The technical information are situated in the
rating plate on the internal left side of the
appliance and in the energy label.
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