NEFF K431 User manual

en User manual
Refrigerator
K431..

en Table of Contents
Safety and warning information ............ 3
Information concerning disposal .......... 5
Scope of delivery .................................... 5
Ambient temperature and ventilation .. 6
Installation location ................................. 6
Connecting the appliance ..................... 7
Getting to know your appliance ........... 7
Switching the appliance on ................... 8
Setting the temperature ......................... 8
Usable capacity ....................................... 8
Refrigerator compartment ..................... 9
Interior fittings .......................................... 9
Sticker “OK” .......................................... 10
Switching off and disconnecting
the appliance ........................................ 10
Defrosting .............................................. 10
Cleaning the appliance ....................... 11
Tips for saving energy ........................ 12
Operating noises ................................. 12
Eliminating minor faults yourself ....... 13
Customer service ................................. 14

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enTable of Contents enInstruction for Use
Safety and warning
information
Before you switch ON the
appliance
Please read the operating and installa-
tion instructions carefully! They contain
important information on how to install,
use and maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if you fail
to comply with the instructions and warn-
ings. Retain all documents for subse-
quent use or for the next owner.
Technical safety
This appliance contains a small quantity
of environmentally-friendly but flammable
R600a refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing
of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged
during transportation and installation.
Leaking refrigerant may cause eye
injuries or ignite.
If damage has occurred
■Keep naked flames and/or ignition
sources away from the appliance,
■thoroughly ventilate the room for
several minutes,
■switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug,
■inform customer service.
The more refrigerant an appliance
contains, the larger the room must be in
which the appliance is situated. Leaking
refrigerant can form a flammable gas-air
mixture in rooms which are too small.
The room must be at least 1 m³ per 8 g
of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant
in your appliance is indicated on the
rating plate inside the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, customer service or a sim-
ilarly qualified person. Improper installa-
tions and repairs may put the user at
considerable risk.
Repairs may be performed by the manu-
facturer, customer service or a similarly
qualified person only.
Only original parts supplied by the manu-
facturer may be used. The manufacturer
guarantees that only these parts satisfy
the safety requirements.
A extension cable may be purchased
from customer service only.

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Important information when
using the appliance
■Never use electrical appliances inside
the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice
maker, etc.). Risk of explosion!
■Never use a steam cleaner to defrost
or clean the appliance! The steam
may penetrate electrical parts and
cause a short-circuit.
Risk of electric shock!
■Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
implements to remove frost or layers
of ice. You could damage the
refrigerant tubing. Leaking refrigerant
may ignite or cause eye injuries.
■Do not store products which contain
flammable propellants (e.g. spray
cans) or explosive substances in
the appliance. Risk of explosion!
■Do not stand or support yourself on
the base, drawers or doors, etc.
■Before defrosting and cleaning the
appliance, pull out the mains plug or
switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the
mains plug by tugging the cable.
■Bottles which contain a high
percentage of alcohol must be sealed
and stored in an upright position.
■Keep plastic parts and the door seal
free of oil and grease. Otherwise,
parts and door seal will become
porous.
■Never cover or block the ventilation
openings for the appliance.
■People (childern incl.) who have
limited physical, sensory or mental
abilities or inadequate knowledge
must not use this appliance unless
they are supervised or given
meticulous instructions.
Children in the household
■Keep children away from packaging
and its parts.
Danger of suffocation from folding
cartons and plastic film!
■Do not allow children to play with the
appliance!
■If the appliance features a lock:
keep the key out of the reach of
children!
General regulations
The appliance is suitable for refrigerating
food.
This appliance is intended for use in the
home and the home environment.
The appliance is suppressed according
to EU Directive 2004/108/EC.
The refrigeration circuit has been
checked for leaks.
This product complies with the relevant
safety regulations for electrical
appliances (EN 60335-2-24).

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Information concerning
disposal
*Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance
from damage during transit. All utilised
materials are environmentally safe and
recyclable. Please help us by disposing
of the packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your
local authority about current means of
disposal.
*Disposal of your old
appliance
Old appliances are not worthless
rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be
reclaimed by recycling old appliances.
m Warning
Redundant appliances
1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard
with the mains plug.
3. Do not take out the trays and
receptacles: children are therefore
prevented from climbing in!
4. Do not allow children to play with the
appliance once it has spent its useful
life. Danger of suffocation!
Refrigerators contain refrigerant and
gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and
gases must be disposed of
professionally. Ensure that tubing of the
refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to
proper disposal.
Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any
damage in transit.
If you have any complaints, please
contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the appliance or our
customer service.
The delivery consists of the following
parts:
■Built-under appliance
■Interior fittings (depending on model)
■Bag containing installation materials
■Operating instructions
■Installation manual
■Customer service booklet
■Warranty enclosure
■Information on the energy
consumption and noises
This appliance is labelled in
accordance with European
Directive 2012/19/EU concerning
used electrical and electronic
appliances (waste electrical and
electronic equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the
framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.
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Ambient temperature
and ventilation
Ambient temperature
The appliance is designed for a specific
climate class. Depending on the climate
class, the appliance can be operated at
the following temperatures.
The climate class can be found on the
rating plate. Fig. -
Note
The appliance is fully functional within
the room temperature limits of the
indicated climatic class. If an appliance
of climatic class SN is operated at colder
room temperatures, the appliance will
not be damaged up to a temperature of
+5 °C.
Ventilation
Fig. !/6
The refrigeration unit is ventilated only via
the ventilation grille in the base. Never
cover the ventilation grille or place
anything in front of it. Otherwise the
refrigeration unit must work harder,
increasing the power consumption.
Installation location
Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated room. The installation location
should neither be exposed to direct
sunlight nor near a heat source, e. g. a
cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next to
a heat source is unavoidable, use a
suitable insulating plate or observe the
following minimum distances to a heat
source:
■3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
■30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.
Undercounter
An attachment under certain worktops,
e.g. stone, glass or stainless steel, is
frequently not possible. You can order
accessories from customer service for
installation on the side walls.
Climate class Permitted 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

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Connecting the
appliance
After installing the appliance, wait at least
1 hour until the appliance is switched on.
During transportation the oil in the
compressor may have flowed into the
refrigeration system.
Before switching on the appliance for the
first time, clean the interior of the
appliance (see chapter “Cleaning the
appliance”).
Electrical connection
The socket must be near the appliance
and also freely accessible following
installation of the appliance.
The appliance complies with the
protection class I. Connect the appliance
to 220–240 V/50 Hz alternating current
via a correctly installed socket with
protective conductor. The socket must
be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.
For appliances operated in non-
European countries, check whether the
stated voltage and current type match
the values of your mains supply. This
information can be found on the rating
plate. Fig. -
Getting to know your
appliance
Please fold out the illustrated last page.
These operating instructions refer to
several models.
The features of the models may vary.
The diagrams may differ.
Fig. !
1 Light switch
2 Temperature controller/light
3 Glass shelf in the refrigerator
compartment
4 Pull-out container
5 Vegetable container
6 Ventilation opening
7 Shelf for butter and cheese
8 Egg rack
9 Shelf for large bottles

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Switching the
appliance on
Turn temperature controller, Fig. "/A,
from position “0”. The appliance begins
to cool. Light is switched on when the
door is open.
Operating tips
The refrigerator compartment
temperature rises:
■if the appliance door is opened
frequently,
■if large quantities of food are placed in
the refrigerator compartment,
■if the ambient temperature is high.
Setting the
temperature
Turn temperature controller, Fig. "/A, to
the required setting.
When the controller is at a medium
setting, the temperature drops to approx.
+4 °C in the coldest zone. Fig. #
Higher settings lower the temperature in
the refrigerator compartment.
We recommend:
■Perishable food should not be stored
above +4 °C.
■Low setting for short-term storage of
food (energy-saving mode).
■Medium setting for long-term storage
of food.
■Select a higher setting only temporar-
ily, when the door is frequently opened
or large quantities are placed in the
refrigerator compartment.
Refrigeration capacity
The temperature in the refrigerator com-
partment may rise temporarily if large
amounts of food or a lot of drinks are
placed inside.
Therefore the temperature controller
should be set to a higher setting for
approx. 7 hours.
Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can
be found inside your appliance on the
rating plate. Fig. -

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Refrigerator
compartment
The refrigerator compartment is the ideal
storage location for ready meals, cakes
and pastries, preserved food, condensed
milk, hard cheese, fruit and vegetables
sensitive to cold.
Note when loading products
Wrap or cover food before placing in the
appliance. This will retain the aroma,
colour and freshness of the food. In
addition, flavours will not be transferred
between foods and the plastic parts will
not become discoloured.
Note
Avoid contact between food and rear
panel. Otherwise the air circulation will
be impaired.
Food or packaging could freeze to the
rear panel.
Note the chill zones in the
refrigerator compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment creates different chill
zones:
■Coldest zone is in the pull-out
container. Fig. #
Note
Store perishable food (e.g. fish,
sausage, meat) in the coldest zone.
■Warmest zone is at the very top of the
door.
Note
Store e.g. hard cheese and butter in
the warmest zone. Cheese can then
continue to release its flavour and the
butter will still be easy to spread.
Interior fittings
You can reposition the shelves inside
the appliance and the door shelves as
required:
■Lift the glass shelves, pull forwards,
lower and swivel out to the side.
Fig. $
■Reposition stoppers and re-insert
shelf. Fig. %
■Lift the door shelf and remove. Fig. &
Special features
(not all models)
Pull-out container
Fig. '
The pull-out container is especially
suitable for the storage of foods which
contain meat. It can be taken out for
loading, unloading and cleaning.
Vegetable container with cover
Fig. (
The vegetable container can be taken
out for loading, unloading and cleaning.
Bottle holder
Fig. )
The bottle holder prevents bottles from
falling over when the door is opened and
closed.

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Sticker “OK”
(not all models)
The “OK” temperature monitor can be
used to determine temperatures below
+4 °C. Gradually reduce the temperature
if the sticker does not indicate “OK”.
Note
When the appliance is switched on, it
may take 12 hours until the temperature
is reached.
Correct setting
Switching off and
disconnecting the
appliance
Switching the appliance off
Turn temperature controller, Fig. "/A, to
position “0”. Refrigeration unit and light
switch off.
Disconnecting the appliance
If you do not use the appliance for a
prolonged period:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Clean the appliance.
4. Leave the appliance door open.
Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
defrosts fully automatically
While the refrigerating unit is running,
beads of condensation or hoarfrost form
at the back of the refrigerator compart-
ment. This is quite normal. It is not nec-
essary to wipe off the condensation or
frost. The rear panel defrosts automati-
cally. The condensation runs into the
condensation channel, Fig. *. and is
conveyed to the refrigerating unit where
it evaporates.
Note
Keep the condensation channel and
drainage hole clean, so that the
condensation can run out.

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Cleaning the appliance
m Caution
■Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic
cleaning agents or solvents.
■Do not use scouring or abrasive
sponges. The metallic surfaces could
corrode.
■Never clean shelves and containers
in the dishwasher. The parts may
become deformed!
Proceed as follows:
1. Before cleaning: Switch off the
appliance.
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse!
3. Take out the food and store in a cool
location.
4. Wait until the layer of frost has thawed.
5. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth,
lukewarm water and a little pH neutral
washing-up liquid. The rinsing water
must not run into the light.
6. Wipe the door seal with clear water
only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
7. Rinsing water must not run through
the drainage hole into the evaporation
area.
8. After cleaning reconnect and switch
the appliance back on.
9. Put the food back into the appliance.
Interior fittings
All variable parts of the appliance can be
taken out for cleaning.
Take out glass shelves
Fig. $
Lift the glass shelves, pull forwards,
lower and swivel out to the side.
Taking out pull-out container
Fig. '
Lift the container and pull out.
Condensation channel
Fig. *
To clean the condensation channel, take
out the pull-out container. Fig. !/4
Regularly clean the condensation
channel and drainage hole with a cotton
bud or similar implement to ensure that
the condensation can drain.
Taking out vegetable container with
cover
Fig. (
Lift vegetable container and take out
forwards.
Take out shelves in the door
Fig. &
Lift shelves upwards and take out.
Taking out the bottle holder
Fig. )
Lift bottle holder at the rear and remove
from the door shelf.
Ventilation opening
Fig. +
The ventilation grille in the base can be
removed for cleaning. To do this,
depress the clips in the ventilation
openings and simultaneously remove
the ventilation grille forwards.

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Tips for saving energy
■Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated room! The appliance should
not be installed in direct sunlight or
near a heat source (e.g. radiator,
cooker).
If required, use an insulating plate.
■Allow warm food and drinks to cool
down before placing in the appliance.
■Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator
compartment and use the low
temperature of the frozen food to cool
refrigerated food.
■Open the appliance as briefly as
possible.
■The arrangement of the fittings does
not affect the energy rating of the
appliance.
Operating noises
Quite normal noises
Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating
units, fan).
Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.
Clicking
Motor, switches or solenoid valves are
switching on/off.
Preventing noises
The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with a spirit
level. Use the height-adjustable feet or
place packing underneath them.
The appliance is not free-standing
Please move the appliance away from
adjacent units or appliances.
Containers or storage areas wobble
or stick
Please check the removable parts and
re-insert them correctly if required.
Bottles or receptacles are touching
each other
Move the bottles or receptacles slightly
away from each other.

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Eliminating minor faults yourself
Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following
information.
Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under
guarantee!
Fault Possible cause Remedial action
The light does not work. The bulb is defective. Replace bulb. Fig. ,/B
1. Switch the appliance off.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Slide cover forwards and remove.
4. Change the bulb.
(Replacement bulb: 220–240 V a.c., E14
bulb holder, see defective bulb for
wattage.)
Light switch is jammed. Check whether the light switch can move.
Fig. ,/A
Floor of the refrigerator
compartment is wet.
The condensation channels
or drainage hole are blocked.
Clean the condensation channels and the
drainage hole. See chapter Cleaning the
appliance. Fig. *
The temperature in the
refrigerator compartment is
too cold.
Temperature controller has
been set too high.
Set temperature controller lower.
The refrigerating unit is
switching on morefrequently
and for longer.
Appliance opened
frequently.
Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
The ventilation openings
have been covered.
Remove obstacles.
Appliance has no
refrigeration capacity.
The temperature controller is
in position “0”.
Turn the temperature controller from position
“0”. Fig. "/A
■Power failure.
■The fuse has been
switched off.
■The mains plug has not
been inserted properly.
Check whether the power is on, check the
fuses.

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Customer service
Your local customer service can be
found in the telephone directory or in the
customer-service index. Please provide
customer service with the appliance
product number (E-Nr.) and production
number (FD).
These specifications can be found on
the rating plate. Fig. -
To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please
assist customer service by quoting the
product and production numbers. This
will save you additional costs.
Repair order and advice
on faults
Contact information for all countries can
be found on the enclosed customer
service list.
GB 0844 892 8989 Calls from a BT
landline will be
charged at up to
3 pence per minute.
A call set-up fee of up
to 6 pence may
apply.
IE 01450 2655 0.03 € per minute at
peak. Off peak
0.0088 € per minute.

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