Kuppersbusch KG 178 User manual

KG 178
Operating Instructions
refrigerators-freezers 19
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Operating Instructions
KG 178
refrigerators-freezers

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Safety Measures ................................................................................ 22
Product Characteristics ...................................................................... 23
Before You Start ................................................................................. 24
Operation............................................................................................ 25
Maintenance and Service ................................................................. 28
Content
The manufacturer may introduce changes in external and internal outlook of the
appliance which do not influence its functioning and safety, e.g. shape of the door
handle, the glass shelf design etc.

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Dear Customer,
The refrigerator you have bought represents a new line of our products.
It is characterized by modern functional solutions, soft lines and subtle design.
Please, read the following description. It will let you fully appreciate the
advantages of the new line of our refrigerators and see for yourself that it is a good
buy.
The following innovative technological solutions constitute the highest
quality of our products:
* fully environment-friendly product: the coolant, the construction materials as well
as our production technology do not yield any pollutants,
* our „fresh line +” line of products is not only an elegant design, but also streamline
shapes, making keeping the refrigerator sanitary clean easy - there is no room for
mould and bacteria,
* adjustable shelves, thanks to the Volta system we applied, can be adjusted to
accommodate products of different height and, additionally, can be set at an angle
(for a safer bottle storage),
* sturdy door will hold a load of products arranged on capacious door shelves,
* solid insulation of our refrigerators ensures high efficiency and low energy
consumption,
* self-defrosting fridge compartment limits cleaning to a periodical wash of the
compartment,
* shelves made from tempered glass with original graphics offer not only durability
and visual pleasure but also maximum use of shelf space (even the smallest wine glass
stands stable, and incidentally spilled cream will not drip on lower shelves),
* transparent containers for vegetables are very capacious and, due to their
streamline shape, easy to clean,
* solid drawers in the freezer ensure that even the smallest frozen product will stay
in its place and will not make the drawer stuck,
* ergonomic door handles, big and modern-shaped, with no sharp edges, make
opening the door easy,
* optimally situated lighting ensures perfect illumination of the whole compartment
and prevents from dazzling the user.
The esthetic finishing, selection of graphics and colors ensure positive visual sensa-
tions and the technical solutions and operating parameters guarantee comfortable
use of the product.
We wish you the greatest satisfaction.
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Safety Measures
Before you turn the refrigerator on.
* When placing, moving or lifting the refrigerator, do not hold the door handle, do not pull
the condenser at the back of the refrigerator, and do not touch the compressor unit.
* The refrigerator operates properly in the ambience temperature from +16°C to
+32°C. Do not use it in cellars, vestibules, and in summerhouses not heated in fall
and winter.
* After placing the refrigerator, wait two hours before you turn it on, for it could have
been excessively tilted in transport.
* The producer in not responsible for any damage resultant from violating
the principles in the manual. Thus, read carefully the information on safety
measures, operation, and maintenance of the refrigerator.
* Please keep the manual for future use or for handing it over to the next user.
* Make sure children do not use the appliance unattended. Do not allow children play
with the appliance. Children are not allowed to sit on pull-out elements and to swing
on the doors.
* Crackling sounds that may be heard are caused by expanding and shrinking of parts
caused by temperature changes.
* Before any maintenance activity, pull the plug out, do not pull the cord but hold firmly
the plug.
* Do not use double-wire extension cords; if an extension cord is necessary, make
sure it is a cord with protection pin and safety certificate.
* If the main power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by a serviceman.
* Because of safety reasons, do not repair the appliance by yourself. Repairs carried
out by persons without proper qualifica- tions can cause serious risk of injury for the
user.
* Defrosted products, even only partially, should not be frozen again.
* Do not store beverages in bottles and cans, especially carbonated beverages, in the
freezing chamber. The bottles and cans could break.
* Do not put products straight from the freezer in the mouth (icecream, ice cubes, etc.).
Their very low temperature can cause severe burns.
* If the appliance is not to be used any more, make it completely safe prior to
scrapping by cutting the cord.
* Keep the packaging material (bags, Styrofoam pieces, etc.) out of reach of children.
* Should the refrigerating unit be damaged, air the room for a few minutes (the room
should have at least 4 cubic meters).
* Do not damage parts of the cooling system, i.e. do not punch pipes with sharp
objects, do not squash, tie the pipes, do not scratch ice of the surface.
* The agent from the system can cause eye injury.
* The refrigerator should not be transported, moved, or placed in horizontal
position and tilted more than 40°. Should such a situation occur, after placing
the appliance in the right position wait at least 2 hours before turning it on.

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Product Characteristics
Single-compressor refrigerators (Phot.1) are designed for household use.
The refridgerator chamber should be used exclusively for storage of fresh grocery
products and the freezer chamber for freezing fresh produce, storage of frozen food,
and making ice cubes only. The refrigerators are designed for operation in the
ambient temperature from +16°C to +32°C. The elements of the cooling system of
the appliance are located behind the back wall of the chamber in order to maximize the
capacity of the chamber, facilitate keeping the chamber clean and increase durability
of the product (protecting from potential damage).
Shelves are made of safe tempered glass (Phot.2).
They can be cleaned the normal way or in dishwashers.
Special construction of the frames for the glass shelves (Phot.2) makes it possible to
adjust the distance between the shelves.
In order to change the distance between the shelves:
* take out the frames,
* place the glass the printed side facing down,
* re-install the frames adjusting the distance between the shelves as needed.
The photographs present 2 examples of placing the shelves in the refrigerator.
* distance between the shelves decreased (Phot.3),
* distance between the shelves increased (Phot.4).
Accessories KG 178
refrigerating chamber:
framed glass shelf 4 pieces
glass shelf 1 piece
vegetable container 2 pieces
door shelf 4 pieces
door shelf cover 1 piece
egg holder 2 pieces
freezing chamber:
big drawer 1 piece
small drawer 1 piece
tray for freezing fruit 1 piece
fast-freeze chamber door 1 piece
plastic bags for ice cubes 1 set
build-in kit 1 set
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Installation and removal of shelves:
* In order to take out a shelf hold the right side of the shelf, lift the left side with your
left hand about 45° and take the shelf out (Phot.5).
* Start taking out the shelf for cleaning
with the top one, start putting them back in with the bottom one.
* Shelves are put back in as follows:
- put the shelf in at an angle about 45° (just like taking it out)
- align the projections with the groves located at the sides of the refrigerator chamber.

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KG 178
1772 mm
558 mm
540 mm
275 l
196 l
79 l
72 kg
8 kg/24 h
230 V ~50 Hz
134 W
automatic
manual
Technical
parameters:
Height
Width
Depth
Net capacity:
total
refrigerator
freezer
Weight
Freezing ability
Power supply
Total rated power
Defrosting of
refrigerator
freezer
Product Characteristics
Before You Start
Placement of the product
* Unpack the product, remove the tape securing the door and the accessories. Remove
the remains of the glue, if any, with mild cleaning detergent.
* Do not throw the Styrofoam element of the packaging away. Should you have to
transport the product again, secure the
refrigerator with the Styrofoam elements, the plastic foil, and Scotch tape.
* Wash the inside of the refrigerator chamber and the freezer as well as the accesso-
ries with lukewarm water with some dishwasher liquid and then wipe it and dry.
* Place the refrigerator in a dry, ventilated place, out of sun, far from such heat sources
as the oven, central heating radiators, etc. If it is impossible to place the refrigerator
away from a heat source, use an appropriate insulation board or make sure the di-
stance from the refrigerator is:

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Before You Start
* No adjustments of the cooling unit are allowed. Make sure that the capillary tube,
located in the recess of the compressor, is not damaged (Phot.6(1)). The tube cannot
be deformed, straightened, or coiled.
Damage of the capillary tube by the user waives the guarantee of the refrigerator.
* For easy opening of the refrigerator door the distance between the side (the
hinges side) and the room wall should be at least 5 cm.
Connection to the power supply system
* We advise setting the temperature control dial to „0” before the connection.
* The appliance should be connected to a system of alternating current,
230 V / 50 Hz, through a properly installed socket.
Operation
Temperature control
* Setting the control dial to one of selected positions automatically adjusts the tempe-
rature both in the refrigerator and in the freezer.
There are 10 settings of the control dial:
„0” - the appliance is off
„1” - the highest temperature in the refrigerator and the freezer (warmest)
„2” to „8” - intermediate settings
„9” - the lowest temperature in the refrigerator and the freezer (coldest)
* Do not overfill the refrigerator and the freezer chambers before they are cooled
down.
Storage of produce in the refrigerator
* Produce should be placed on plates, in containers or packaged with food wrap. Place
it evenly at the shelves. Make sure the food is not touching the back wall - it could
lead to frosting or wetting of the products.
* Do not put any dishes with hot content into the refrigerator.
* Products easily taking over foreign flavors, such as butter, milk, farmer cheese, and
product with intense flavor, such as fish, smoked meat, hard cheese, should be placed
at the shelves packaged in food wrap or in tightly sealed containers.
* Food should be stored in different refrigeration zones, depending on their type and
shelflife. Use the figures on page 10 when selecting the zone for a product.
* Storage of vegetables, containing a lot of water, can cause deposition of steam on
the vegetable containers; it does not impact proper operation of the refrigerator.
* Dry the vegetables thoroughly before putting them into the refrigerator.
- at least 3 cm from electric or gas cookers,
- at least 30 cm from oil or coal-fired stoves.
* If you place the refrigerator next to another refrigerating of freezing unit, the lateral
distance between the appliances should be at least 2 cm.
* Once placed, make sure the refrigerator is not standing on the power supply cord.

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Excessive moisture shortens shelflife of vegetables, especially leaved vegetables.
* Do not wash vegetables before storing. Washing removes natural protection, so it is
better to wash vegetables directly before use. Beverages should be stored in tightly
sealed bottles.
* Note! Do not allow contacts of oil and fat with plastic elements and the door gasket.
Freezing food
* Practically, all the food products except vegetables consumed raw, such as lettuce,
can be frozen.
* Products should be packaged in material that is odorless, resistant to air and moisture
penetration, and not susceptible to fat and lye.
* Plastic bags, polyethylene and aluminum sheets are the best wrapping material types.
* Make sure you mark the packages for easier identification of the content and take
down the date of the freezing.
* The packaging should be tight and stick to the frozen product. Do not use glass
packaging.
* We advise not to place more than 8 kg of fresh food at a time to the fast-freeze area
per day.
* In order to maintain good quality of the frozen food in the freezer reorganize it so as
it does not touch food that is not frozen yet (we suggest putting them into the drawer
Operation
below the fast-freeze area).
* Place fresh products to the fast-freeze area (under the tray for freezing fruit), (Phot.8),
so as they touch the refrigerating elements of the evaporator.
* Freeze only superior quality products divided into small portions for single use.
* Depending on the quantity of the produce to be frozen, follow the instructions below.
* Small quantities of the produce can be frozen by setting the temperature control
dial to „4” - „6”
* Bigger quantities but not more than 8 kg (per day), should be frozen in the following way:
- set the dial to „9” three hours before putting the produce in
- after putting the produce in, set the dial to „6” - „8”.
* If you notice that during the freezing process, provided unfavorable operating con-
dition of the product or higher quantities of food being frozen, the temperature in the
refrigerating chamber dropped below 0°C, turn the temperature dial to „2” - „3”, it will
temporarily turn the compressor off.
After about 2 - 3 hours turn the dial to normal use position. It is particularly important
for storing food susceptible to temperatures below 0°C in the refrigerating chamber
(such as eggs, liquids in glass containers, etc.).
* Remember that the temperature in the freezing chamber is effected by such
factors as the ambient temperature, quantities of food in the chamber, frequ-
ency of opening the door, amount of frost on the refrigerating elements of the
evaporator.
* If you close the freezer door and immediately after it cannot open the door,
wait 1 - 2 minutes until the partial vacuum in the freezer is compensated.

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Operation
Storage time of frozen food
The shelflife of frozen food depends on its quality before freezing and on the
storage temperature. We advise the following storage pattern for food kept in -18°C
or below:
products: months:
beef 6 - 8
veal 3 - 6
variety meats 1 - 2
pork 3 - 6
poultry 6 - 8
eggs 3 - 6
fish 3 - 6
vegetables 10 - 12
fruit 10 - 12
Freezing fruit
The freezer chamber is equipped with a tray for freezing fruit. Use it for:
- freezing fine fruit, such as strawberries (Phot.7),
- make small amounts of ice for consumption purposes using plastic bags for ice cubes,
Ice cubes will be transparent if you use boiled, cold water.
- freezing ice batteries used typically for picnic coolers and thermoinsulated bags.
24 hours after freezing, the fruit should be put into a plastic bag and placed in the
freezer drawer for further storage.
Defrosting food
* Depending on the type of food and the way they are to be used, it can be defrosted
in the refrigeration chamber, in a dish with lukewarm water, in a microwave oven, in
an electric oven, or let self-defrost in room temperature.
* Fruit and vegetables for boiling do not need to be defrosted.
* Defrosted food should be used the same day or stored in the refrigeration chamber
not longer than for one more day. Even if the product is defrosted partially, you mustn´t
re-freeze it. But you can freeze dishes containing defrosted ingredients.
Defrosting the refrigeration chamber
Frost settles on the back wall of the refrigeration chamber.
It is automatically removed. During the defrosting, the condensate can contain some
impurities that could clog up the opening in the through. Should it occur, delicately
unclog the opening with the cleaning plug. (Phot. 8).
The appliance operates in cycles: it refrigerates (frost sets on the back wall during
the phase) and defrosts (water flows down the back wall).
* Absolutely set the temperature control dial to „0” and unplug the appliance
before cleaning.
* Always prevent water from getting to the control panel.
* The whole appliance except the door gasket can be cleaned with mild cleaning de-

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Operation
Defrosting the freezer
* Bigger deposits of ice on refrigerating surfaces deteriorate the appliance´s
performance and increase electricity consumption.
* We advice defrosting the appliance at leas once or twice a year, when the quantity
of food in the refrigerator is low.
* If the appliance contains any products, set it to „super freeze” about 4 hours prior
to the planned defrosting; it will ensure possibility of storing the frozen food for an
extended period of time in the room temperature.
* Take out the drawer with food from the refrigerator, wrap it with a few layers of paper
(you can use newspapers), wrap it in a blanket, and store in a cold place.
* The defrosting of the appliance should last as little time as possible. Prolonged
storage of frozen food shortens its shelflife.
* You can speed-up the defrosting by placing a bowl with hot water on one of the
freezer shelves.
* Do not use an electric heater, heating fan, or a hair dryer to the freezer under
any circumstances.
In order to defrost the freezer chamber:
* First, set the temperature control dial do „0” and unplug the appliance.
* Open the freezer door and take out the drawers.
There are locks on the sides of the freezer preventing from accidental fall-out of the
drawers. In order to take a drawer out, you have to pull it home, lift the front slightly
and pull it out in the position.
* Place a flat dish or the tray for freezing fruit under the funnel opening to collect the
condensate.
* Do not use sharp objects to scratch-off the ice.
* Wash and dry the inside of the freezer.
* Turn on the appliance according to the relevant section.
tergent. The door gasket should be cleaned with water only and wiped dry. Detergents
containing abradant or acids are not suitable for the cleaning.
Energy saving
* Place the refrigerator away from heat sources (such as radiators and ovens
(Phot.9).
* Make sure air can circulate freely around the refrigerator, move it away from the
wall at least 1 cm.
* Let dishes cool down before putting them into the refrigerator, at least to room
temperature.
* Move the frozen food to the refrigerator while defrosting. You will utilize the low tem-
perature of the frozen food for cooling
the products gathered in the refrigerator chamber.
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Maintenance and Service
* Leave the refrigerator door slightly open to prevent the chambers from getting
unpleasant smell.
Maintenance
* Periodically, once or twice a year, use a vacuum cleaner to dust the evaporator (black
bars) located in the back of the refrigerator. Before the cleaning, set the temperature
control dial to „0” and unplug the appliance. Make sure you do not damage the electric
wires, the protection boxes and the capillary tube while cleaning.
Exchanging the bulb
* Set the temperature control dial to „0” and unplug the appliance.
* Unscrew the bulb cover with a cross-head screwdriver and take the cover off
(Phot.10).
* Exchange the bulb with a new one observing the parameters: 220 - 240 V,
max. 15 W, E14 thread,
maximum bulb dimensions:
diameter - 26 mm,
length - 55 mm.
* Put the cover back and tighten it with the screws (Phot.11).
You may come across small problems while using the refrigerator that you can
repair yourself.
Repairing by yourself any problems except the ones listed in the table below
inevitably waives the guarantee rights.
* Defrost when there are ice deposits. Thick layer of ice hampers cold transition to the
food and increases electric energy consumption.
* Keep the door open as shortly as possible when putting in or taking out food. The
shorter the time the less ice will deposit on the evaporator.
* Storage of food in the freezer for periods shorter than suggested on page allows
you to use lower settings of the freezer dial „2” - „4”.
* Adjust the dial setting to the degree the appliance is filled up to.
Knowing that you will not use the refrigerator for a longer period of
time:
* Set the temperature control dial to „0” and unplug the appliance.
* Empty the refrigerator and the freezer compartments (as needed).
* Clean and dry the refrigerator or the freezer compartment.
Wash carefully all the accessories (vegetable containers, door shelves, glass she-
lves, shelf frames).

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Maintenance and Service
Problem
The appliance does
not work
The lighting inside
the chamber does
not work
The temperature
inside the chambers
is not low enough
(the compressor
operates
continuously)
Water collects
at the bottom part
of the refrigerator
chamber
The appliance
makes too much
noise
Reason
A gap in the electric
system circuit
The compressor hardly
ever activates
The bulb is loose
The door does not shut
tight or is opened too often
The ambient temperature
is above +32°C
Air circulation at the back
of the appliance hampered
The appliance is placed
in a sunny place or near
a heat source
The food touches the back
wall of the refrigerator
chamber
The drain opening is
clogged
The appliance is not level
The appliance is touching
a piece of furniture or other
objects
Solution
- make sure the plug is properly
inserted into the socket,
- make sure there is electricity in the
socket by plugging in another elec-
tric device, such as a night lamp,
- make sure the power supply cord
is not damaged,
- make sure the ambient temperature
is not below +16°C,
- first do the tests mentioned above
(the appliance does not work),
- tighten the bulb or replace with
a new one,
- rearrange the products so as they
do not hamper the door,
- shorten the time the door is opened,
- the appliance is designed for opera-
tion in temperatures from +16°C to
+32°C,
- move the appliance a bit away from
the wall,
- move the appliance to a different
place,
- move the food or containers away
from the back wall,
- take the cleaning plug and unclog
the condensate opening,
- level the appliance,
- place the appliance detached,
so as it is not touching any objects.

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Different sounds may be heard during operation. The sounds do not effect correct
operation of the refrigerator.
The sounds that can be heard during normal operation:
* clicks - heard when the thermostat activates or deactivates the compressor
* buzz - the sound of the compressor intensely working shortly after its activation
* crackles and clatter - coming from the cooling system, caused by expansion and
shrinking of parts due to temperature differences before and after compressor
activation
* rustle, gurgle, whistle - coming from the cooling system piping, caused by the coolant
flowing inside.
Easily corrigible sources of noise:
* noise caused by the appliance positioned not level - adjust the position with the
adjustable turn-in front feet. You can also put some soft cloth under the back rollers,
especially, when the floor is tiled.
* orubbing the adjacent piece of furniture - move the refrigerator a bit.
* creaking of the drawers and shelves - take out and put back the drawer or shelf.
* sounds of clinking bottles - move the bottles apart.
THE APPLIANCE ASSEMBLY IN A FURNITURE NICHE IS TO BE
CARRIED OUT ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING „FURNITURE
BUILD-IN ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION”:
for the appliance types KG 178
Disposing of the device
When disposing of the device, do not bring it to regular municipal wa-
ste containers. Instead, bring it to electrical and electronic waste recyc-
ling and reuse center. A relevant label has been put on the device, its
instructions manual, or on the package.
The device has been manufactured of recyclable materials. By bringing
old device to recycling collection center, you show that you care about
nature.
Ask your local environmental care authority for information on location of such facilities.

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