Pelgrim PKS34140 User manual

Instructions for use
Built-in refrigerator
PKS24088
PKS24102
PKS24122
PKD23102
PKS24140
PKS34088
PKS34102
PKS34122
PKS34140
PKD34140

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We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing
our appliance which is designed to simplify your life. To make the use of the
product easier, we have supplied detailed instructions for use, and installation
instructions supplied on a separate sheet. The instructions should allow you to
learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible.
We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use.
The appliance is intended solely for household use.
The refrigerator is intended for storing fresh food at temperatures above 0°C.
Please visit our website where you can enter your appliance model number,
indicated on the rating plate or the warranty sheet, to find detailed description
of your appliance, tips on use, troubleshooting, service information, instructions
for use etc.
www.pelgrim.nl
Important safety warning
General information and tips
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Protecting the environment
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Do not wash in the dishwasher
Link to the EU EPREL database
The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web
link to the registration of this appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep
the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other
documents provided with this appliance.
It is possible to find information related to the performance of the product
in the EU EPREL database using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the
model name and product number that you can find on the rating plate of the
appliance.
For more detailed information about the energy label, visit www.theenergylabel.eu.

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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION
DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE
4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
4 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE
9 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
10 ADVICE FOR SAVING ENERGY WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
11 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
13 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
15 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
17 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
20 STORING FOOD
22 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
23 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
24 TROUBLESHOOTING MISCELLANEOUS
STORING FOOD

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IMPORTANT NOTES AND
PRECAUTIONS
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains,
please read carefully the instructions for use which
describe the appliance and its correct and safe use.
The instructions apply to several appliance types/
models; thus, settings or equipment may be described
herein which is not available in your appliance. We
recommend saving this instruction manual for future
reference and attach it to the appliance if it is sold in
the future.
Check for any damage or irregularities on your
appliance. If you find your appliance is damaged,
notify the retailer from which you have purchased the
appliance.
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains,
let the appliance rest in a vertical position for a
minimum of 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of
operation faults due to the effect of transport on the
cooling system.
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR
THE FIRST TIME
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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The appliance must be connected to the power
mains and grounded in compliance with the effective
standards and regulations.
WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-
outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.
Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the
power mains (unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet).
WARNING! If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician.
Do not attempt a repair of the LED lighting yourself, as
there is danger of contact with high voltage!
WARNING! Do not use any electric devices inside
the appliance, except for those allowed by the
manufacturer of this refrigeration appliance.
WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor
stability of the appliance, make sure it is installed as
instructed.
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WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials.

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Danger of frostbite
Never put frozen food in your mouth and avoid
touching frozen food as this may cause frostnip or
frostbite.
Safety of children and vulnerable persons
The 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.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Remove the packaging intended to protect the
appliance or particular parts during transport and keep
it outside the reach of children.
It presents danger of injury or suffocation.
When removing a used appliance, disconnect the
power cord, remove the door, and leave the shelves in
the appliance. This will prevent children from locking
themselves in the appliance.
For European markets only
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience

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and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances.
Warning regarding the refrigerant
The appliance contains a small amount of an
environmentally friendly yet flammable gas R600a.
Make sure that no parts of the cooling system
are damaged. A gas leak is not hazardous to the
environment, but it could cause eye injury or fire.
In case of a gas leak, ventilate the room thoroughly,
disconnect the appliance from the power mains, and
call a service technician.

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The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may
not be exposed to rain.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
If the appliance will be out of use for an extended
period of time, switch it off using the relevant button,
and unplug it from the power mains. Empty the
appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar.
In the event of a defect or power cut, do not open the
freezer compartment unless the appliance has been
out of operation for more than the hours indicated
on the appliance’s type plate (temperature rise time).
After this time, you must either use the frozen food or
make sure that it is properly cooled (for example, by
transferring it to another appliance).
WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE
OF APPLIANCE
WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in
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 environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments;
– catering and similar non-retail applications.

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The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product
should not be treated as normal household waste. The product should be
taken to an authorized collection centre for waste electric and electronic
equipment processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent
any negative effects on the environment and health of people which could
occur in case of incorrect product removal. For detailed information on
removal and processing of the product, please contact the relevant municipal
body in charge of waste management, your waste disposal service, or the
store where you bought the product.
Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials
that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without
any hazard to the environment.
!Removing an obsolete appliance
To protect the environment, take the obsolete
appliance to an authorized home appliance collection
centre.
Before doing so, do the following:
• disconnect the appliance from the power mains;
• do not allow children to play with the appliance.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
This will also prevent pollution.
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Technical information on the appliance
Rating plate can be found in the
appliance interior (see figure). It indicates
data on voltage, gross and net volume,
type and amount of refrigerant, and
information on the climate classes.
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ADVICE FOR SAVING ENERGY
WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
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• Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual.
• Do not open the door more often than necessary.
• Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is
unobstructed.
• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for any reason,
have it replaced as soon as possible.
• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, allow it to cool down to room
temperature.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that
the food is placed so that the air can freely circulate in the appliance
interior (observe the recommended placement of food as described in the
instructions).
• The lower the temperature is set the higher the energy consumption will be.

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INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION
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SELECTING THE ROOM
• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will
operate correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval specified in
the table. The appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the
basic information on the appliance.
Description Class Ambient temperature
range °C
Relative humidity
Extended temperate SN +10 to +32
75%
Temperate N +16 to +32
Subtropical ST +16 to +38
Tropical T +16 to +43
• Do not place an appliance in a room where temperature can drop to
below 5 °C as this may cause abnormal appliance operation or failure!
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• After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be accessible!
Note: Place the appliance in a suciently large room. There should be at least
1 m3of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is indicated on
the rating plate in the appliance interior.
• At the base of the kitchen unit intended for building in the integrated
appliance, there should be at least 200 cm2free space, for adequate air
circulation.
On the upper part of the appliance the air is coming out, so try not to cover
the opening for the outfl ow air. Ignoring this caution may result in damage to
the appliance.
Warning: when installing built-in appliances into a cupboard or cabinet in a
side-by-side layout, the dew prevention installation kit should also be purchased
and installed. For safety reasons, dew prevention kit may only be installed by
an authorized service technician!

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The process of changing the appliance door opening and integrating the
appliance into a cabinet is described on a separate sheet supplied in the bag
with the instruction manual.
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CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE
• Connect the appliance to the power
mains using the power cord. The wall
outlet should be fitted with a ground
contact (safety socket). Nominal
voltage and frequency are indicated
on the rating plate/label with basic
information on the appliance.
• The appliance must be connected
to the power mains and grounded
in compliance with the eective
standards and regulations. The
appliance will withstand short-term
deviations from the nominal voltage,
but not more than +/- 6%.
CHANGING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION AND
INTEGRATING THE APPLIANCE INTO A CABINET

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Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
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1 Control unit
2 LED lighting
3 Glass shelves
4Fruit and vegetable drawer
with humidity control
5 Door balconies
6 Bottle balcony
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1 Control unit
2 LED lighting
3Glass shelves
4 Fruit and vegetable drawer
with humidity control
5 Fruit and vegetable drawer
6 Door balconies
7 Bottle balcony
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AB
A Temperature setting and on/o knob
Use the dial to switch the appliance on or o, set the temperature, and control
the ECO function.
B Lighting on/o key
Lighting will switch on automatically when you open the refrigerator
compartment door, and it will switch o when you close it.
Switching on: Rotate the A dial
clockwise.
Switching off: Rotate the Adial in
the counter-clockwise direction until
the arrow is aligned with the symbol
(Warning: appliance will remain
powered, i.e. there will still be electric
current in the appliance.)
SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE
• To set the desired temperature,
rotate the Adial in clockwise
direction.
• Recommended setting of the Adial
is on the eco position (see figure).
• A change in the ambient temperature
will aect the temperature in the
appliance. Adjust the setting with the
Adial accordingly. Positions towards
the - mean a lower temperature in the
appliance (cooler). Settings towards
the + mean a higher temperature
(warmer).
If the ambient temperature in the room
where the appliance is installed is below
16 °C, we recommend the coldest
setting.
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• After the appliance is switched on, it may take several hours for the set
temperature to be reached. Do not place any food into the refrigerator
before the temperature drops to the selected setting.
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APPLIANCE INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
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The shelves are made from safety
glass. To change the height of a shelf,
lift the front of the shelf (1). Take hold
of the back and pull the shelf slightly
forwards (2). Move the shelf to a
higher or lower position (3).
To remove a shelf from the
refrigerator, lift the front of the shelf
(4). Take hold of the back and pull the
shelf out of the appliance (5).
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VEGETABLES DRAWER WITH MANUAL HUMIDITY
CONTROL
The drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and
vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out. The
drawer has a humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity level.
Slider position to the right: closed
vents, higher humidity in the drawer
Slider position to the left: open vents,
lower humidity in the drawer
To remove a drawer, pull out the
drawer as far as it will go (1). Then,
lift the front part (2) and pull it out
completely.
To insert a drawer, follow the reverse
order (3 and 4).
If you observe droplets
accumulating below the glass
shelf, open the vents and wipe
the shelf.
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• If the tray is used as an egg tray,
place it directly on the bottom of a
door shelf.
• If the tray is used as an ice tray, fill it
with water and place it in the freezer
in a horizontal position.
EGG/ICE TRAY
DOOR COMPARTMENTS
The height of the door compartments
is adjustable. Lift the compartment out
of the groove and fit it in the required
position. Each compartment can
carry a maximum weight of 5 kg. The
bottom door compartment is suitable
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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION
Sections of the refrigeration compartment
• Upper section: canned food, bread, wine and pastas, etc.
• Middle section: dairy products, ready-to-cook meals, desserts, soft drinks,
beer and cooked food, etc.
• Lower section: meat, meat produce, delicatessen.
• Vegetable drawer: vegetables and fresh fruit.
Store food that spoils rapidly at the back of a shelf or at the back of
the drawer at the lowest temperature.
Do not store fruit (bananas, pineapples, papaya, citrus fruits) and
vegetables (courgettes, tomatoes, aubergines, cucumber, sweet
peppers and potatoes) that are sensitive to low temperatures in the
refrigerator.
Sections of the door
•Top/middle door compartment: eggs, butter, cheese and sauces, etc.
• Bottom door compartment: drinks, cans and bottles, etc.
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