Pelgrim PKV4180WIT User manual

Instructions for use
upright refrigerator-freezer
PKV4180WIT
PKV5180RVS

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We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing our appliance.
We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use.
Refrigerator freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) consists of two parts: the upper part is the
refrigerator and the lower part is the freezer.
The refrigerator is intended for use in household for storing fresh food at temperatures above 0°C.
The freezer is intended for use in household to freeze fresh food and for long-term storage of
frozen food (up to one year, depending on the type of food).
Important notes and warnings ................................... 3
Advice for saving power with refrigeration
appliances.................................................................... 5
Appliance description................................................. 6
Installation and connection........................................ 7
Changing the direction of door opening................... 9
Operating the appliance
with mechanic controls............................................. 10
Appliance with electronic control............................ 11
Appliance interior equipment................................... 13
Recommended distribution of food
in the appliance ......................................................... 16
Storing food in the refrigerator ................................ 17
Storing food in the FreshZone drawer .................... 18
Freezing and storing frozen food............................. 19
Defrosting the appliance........................................... 20
Cleaning the appliance ............................................. 21
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 22
Information about appliance noise.......................... 24
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• The appliance is manufactured in compliance with
the effective safety standards. However, it can be
used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• 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 for
several appliance types/models; thus, settings
or equipment may be described herein which is
not available in your appliance. The instruction
manual includes the NO FROST version/model of
the freezer which is fitted with a fan and in which
the defrosting process is automatic.
• Remove the packaging intended for protecting the
appliance or particular parts during transport.
• Spacers are fitted on the corners of the doors.
Remove them and insert the supplied plugs into
their slots (only in some models).
• Before connecting the appliance to the power
mains, let the appliance rest in a vertical position
for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the
possibility of operation faults due to the effect of
transport on the cooling system.
• The appliance must be connected to the power
mains and grounded in compliance with the
effective standards and regulations.
• The appliance may not be used outdoors and it
may not be exposed to rain.
• Before cleaning the appliance, unplug the
appliance from the power mains (unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet).
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a service technician or other adequately
trained person.
• If the appliance will be out of use for a prolonged
period of time, switch it off using the relevant
button, and unplug the appliance from the power
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mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar.
• To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to an authorized
home appliance collection center.
• Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled,
disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment.
• Do not let the children play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. If the language on the
rating plate is not the language of your choice or the language of your country,
replace it with the one supplied.
• Warning! Ventilation openings on the appliance or built-in cupboard must be
kept clean and unobstructed at all times.
• Warning! Do not use any mechanical accessories or other methods to
defrost the appliance, except for those expressly recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Warning! During installation, cleaning, and removal of appliance, be careful
not to damage the insulation of the parts of the cooling system. This will also
prevent pollution.
• Warning! Do not use any electric devices inside the appliance, except for
those allowed by the manufacturer of this refrigeration appliance.
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 center 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.
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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.
• Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the appliance).
• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for other reasons, have it replaced as
soon as possible.
• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the appliance, cool it to room temperature.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Remove the drawers and doors from the freezer compartment as described in the instruction
manual, in order to make use of the entire interior.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3-5 milimeter layer of of frost or ice has
built up on the refrigerated surfaces.
• 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).
• In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots.
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Advice for saving power with refrigeration
appliances

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B
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• Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.
• The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the appliance, open it,
then lift the front part and pull it out.
• Some models also feature a control unit on the door.
* Only in some models
A Refrigerator
1 Control unit
2 Led lighting of refrigerator
interior
3 Fan with air ionizer (+ on/off
switch)*
4 Bottle rack*
5 Pull-out glass shelf (height
adjustable)
6 FreshZone drawer*
7 CrispZone fruit and vegetables
drawer with humidity control
8 Multibox storage bin*
9 SimpleSlide height-adjustable
door bin
10 Bottle bin
B Freezer compartment
11 Storage and freezing
compartment
12 Storage compartment
13 Storage compartment
14 Caster*
15 Foot*
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• 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.
Class Temperature
SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C
N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C
ST (subtropical) from +16°C to +38°C
T (tropical) from +16°C to +43°C
Warning: Make sure the room where the appliance is installed
is large enough. There should be at least 1 m3of space per 8
grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is stated on the rating
plate in the appliance interior.
Appliance installation should be carried out by at least two
persons to avoid any physical injury or damage to the appliance.
• The appliance must stand level and stable on a solid base. At
the front, the appliance is fitted with two adjustable legs that
can be used to level the appliance. At the rear side, casters
allow for easier installation of the appliance (only with some
models).
• There should be a clearance of at least 5 cm between the
appliance and any cupboard installed above it, in order to
allow adequate cooling of the condenser unit.
• The appliance is supplied with two spacers which should
be installed on the lower part of the housing to prevent from
pushing the appliance too close to the wall. Appliance may
also be installed without the spacers; however, this may
increase power consumption.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not
place it near any source of heat. If this cannot be avoided,
install an insulation panel.
Selecting the room
Installing the appliance
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Installation and connection

600 mm
644 mm
1249 mm
1199 mm
687 mm
637 mm
max 90°
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• Connect the appliance to the power mains using a connection
cable. 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 effective standards and
regulations. The appliance will withstand short-term deviations
from the nominal voltage, but not more than +/- 6%.
Connecting the
appliance
• The appliance may stand alone or it may be placed ext to a
cupboard or a wall. Consider the clearance required to fully
open the door in order to allow pulling out the drawers and
shelves (see installation diagram).
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Tools required: socket wrench No. 8, Phillips screwdriver, torx 25, flat screwdriver
The procedure to change the direction of door opening should be carried out by at least two
persons.
1. Remove the upper hinge cover (A).
2. Unscrew the upper hinge (B) and remove the upper door (C).
3. Then remove the covering plugs (D), unscrew the mid hinge (E) and remove the lower door (F)
from the lower hinge (G).
4. Tilt the appliance backwards (make sure you do not press against the condenser unit on the
rear wall of the appliance as this may damage the cooling system), unscrew the lower hinge (G)
and the foot (H) and move them to the opposite side. Make sure the washer is installed like it
was before disassembly.
5. Move the door hinges (I) to
the opposite side.
6. Place the Mid hinge (E) on the
lower door (F) and place the
lower door on the lower hinge
(G). Fasten the mid hinge (the
door should be open while you
do this). Do not forget to place
the washers (J) and covering
plugs (D) as they were placed
before the disassembly.
7. Place the upper door (C) over
the middle hinge (E), remove
the covering cap (K) and
fasten the upper hinge (B).
8. Install the upper hinge cover
(A) and the covering cap (K).
9. Changing the side of the
handle (L): remove the
covering plugs/caps, undo the
screws and fasten the handle
on the opposite side. Place
the covering plugs/caps on the
opposite side.
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B
C
E
D
F
G
H
E
G
J
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H
K
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Changing the direction of door opening
Version I – controls in
the appliance interior

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A Temperature setting and on/off knob
B Lighting on/off key
To switch on: rotate the A dial clockwise.
Switching off: Rotate the Aknob back to the position in which
the arrow is aligned with the symbol (caution: appliance will
remain powered, i.e. there will still be electric current in the
appliance).
• To set the desired temperature, rotate the Adial in clockwise
direction, i.e. to the right.
• A change in the environment temperature will affect the
temperature in the appliance. Adjust the setting with the A
dial accordingly. Positions towards the thicker part of the
sign mean a lower temperature in the appliance (cooler).
Settings towards the thinner part of the sign mean a higher
temperature (warmer).
Switching the appliance
on/off
Adjusting the
temperature
CONTROL UNIT 1
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Operating the appliance with mechanic controls

B A
C1
D
B A
C2
D
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• If the temperature of the room where the appliance is installed
is below 16°C, we recommend setting the Adial temperature
to the thickest part of the sign.
CONTROL UNIT 2
Operating the conventional appliance
Operating the NoFrost appliance
A On/off switch
B Temperature adjustment and freezer boost key
C1 Refrigerator compartment temperature display
C2 Freezer compartment temperature display
D Freezer boost function display
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The appliance can be switched on and off with the on/off key A.
• Adjust the temperature as desired with the Bkey.
• Press the Bkey until the desired temperature is set.
Conventional appliance – displays the set temperature of the
refrigerator compartment
• Recommended setting is 5 °C.
• If the temperature of the room where the appliance is installed
is below 16°C, we recommend setting the temperature to 5 °C
or lower.
NoFrost appliance – displays the set temperature of the freezer
compartment
• Recommended setting is -18 °C.
• If the temperature of the room where the appliance is installed
is below 16°C, we recommend setting the temperature to
-18 °C or lower.
To activate the freezer boost function, press the Bkey until the
symbol Dlights up.
• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the first
time, before cleaning, or 24 hours before inserting a large
amount of food.
Switching the appliance
on/off
Adjusting the
temperature
C1
Freezer boost (super
freeze) function
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(* Equipment depends on the model)
• For easier access to food and clarity, the shelves can be partly
pulled out.
• The shelves may be adjusted tu suit your preferences using
the guides in the refrigerator interior. To remove a shelf from
the refrigerator, pull it out tot he point when it is stopped by the
guide. Then, lift it slightly at the front part and pull it all the way
out.
Store perishables at the back of the shelf where the
temperature is the lowest.
• Some models also feature a wire bottle holder. The bottle holder is
protected against being inadvertently pulled out It can only be
pulled out when it is empty. To pull it out, lift is slightly at the back
and pull it towards you. Place the bottle holder so that the length of
the bottles does not prevent proper closing of the door. The holder
can take a maximum load of 9 0.75-liter bottles or 13 kilograms of
total weight – see label on the right side in the appliance interior.
• Cans may also be placed on the bottle rack (lengthwise or
crosswise).
• Some models feature an elastic mat on which bottles or cans
can be placed.
• The mat can also be used as a trivet for hot pans.
• The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing
fruit and vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the
food from drying out.
• Store the food in suitable packaging to prevent them from
emitting or taking on odours.
The bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting
the humidity according to the amount of food stored.
Shelf
1
2
Wire bottle rack*
Elastic bottle mat*
CrispZone – fruit and
vegetable bin with
humidity control
If the function is not deactivated manually, it will be deactivated
automatically after approximately two days.
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Smaller amounts of food - push the control slider to the right;
Larger amounts of food - push the control slider to the left;
• Pulling out the bin:
- Pull out the bin as far as it will go. Then, lift the front part
and pull it out completely.
Mounted on the refrigerator door are compartments (shelves or
bins) intended fro storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt and other
smaller packages, tubes, cans, etc. There is a bottle shelf at the
lower end of the door.
The height of shelves can be adjusted to your preferences
without having to take them out of the appliance. Pull the two
levers on either side of the shelf towards you and move the shelf
down. If you wish to set the shelf higher, you can do so without
releasing the two levers.
To remove a bin from the appliance, lift it as far as it will go and
pull it out.
• MultiBox bin offers a convenient way for storing food with a
strong or pungent smell, e.g. ripened or blue-vein cheese,
sausages, onions, butter etc.
• The silicone lid provides an air-tight seal that prevents the
food from drying out and the odour to spread throughout the
refrigerator compartment.
• The silicon lid can also be used as an egg or ice tray.
• If the flexible lid is used as an egg tray, place it directly on
the bottom of the door bin and use the open lower part of the
Multibox bin to store food in smaller packages – pâté, jams,
smaller tubes etc.
• The fan placed under the refrigerator compartment ceiling or
hidden in the freezer unit will make sure the temperature is
distributed more evenly and reduce condensation (dew) on the
storage surfaces.
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2
Interior side of the
refrigerator door
Adjustable door bins
Storage bin (MultiBox)*
Fan*
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• Air ionizer placed in the refrigerator compartment removes
most bacteria, viruses, gases, and unpleasant odours to make
sure the air in the refrigerator is always fresh. The food will
remain fresh and tasty longer.
• Air ionizer can be switched on and off using the switch
located on the fan housing or on the side of the cooling tower
(depending on the model).
CONVENTIONAL APPLIANCES
Control unit 1
Switching the fan and ionizer on and off
ON = OFF = 0
Ionizer (IonAir)*
When the fan and the ionizer are switched on, a red dot will be
visible on the switch.
Control unit 2
Switching the ionizer on/off
ON = I OFF = 0
When the ionizer is switched on, a red dot will be visible on the
switch.
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Sections of the refrigerator:
- upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc.
- middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft
drinks, beer, cooked food, etc.
- Fresh/Zero bin: - meat, meat produce, delicatessen;
- Fruit and vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root
vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit,
sauerkraut, turnips etc.
Sections in the refrigerator compartment door:
- upper/middle door bins: eggs, butter, cheese etc.
- lower door bins: beverages, cans, bottles etc.
Freezer sections:
- freezing, storage of frozen food (see Freezing and Storing
Frozen Food).
Recommended
distribution of food in
the appliance
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Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging,
maintaining the right temperature, and observing the
food hygiene standards has a decisive impact on the
quality of food storage.
Observe the expiry dates for the food, specified on
the packaging.
Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in
closed containers or appropriate packaging to
prevent them from emitting or receiving odours.
Do not store inflammable, volatile, and explosive
substances in the refrigerator.
Bottles with high alcohol content should be tightly
sealed and stored in an upright position.
Some organic solutions, essential oils in lemon and
orange peel, butter acid, etc. may damage the plastic
surfaces in case of a prolonged contact, causing
damage and premature ageing of these materials.
Unpleasant odour warns of lacking cleanliness of
the appliance or perished contents (see Cleaning the
Appliance).
If you are leaving home for a longer period of time,
remove perishables from the refrigerator.
Recommended storage time in the refrigerator
Type of food Time
eggs, marinades, smoked meat up to 10 days
cheese up to 10 days
root vegetables up to 8 days
butter up to 7 days
deserts, fruit, ready-to-eat food, chunks of
raw meat up to 2 days
fish, raw minced meat, seafood up to 1 day
Important warnings
regarding food storage
Food storage times
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In the FreshZone compartment, food stays fresh longer than in a
conventional refrigerator, retaining more flavour and nutrients.
Decay and loss of mass are slowed down; therefore, fruit and
vegetables remain fresh and natural longer.
For optimum performance, the drawer should be fully closed.
• When buying food, make sure it is fresh as this will determine
the quality of the food, as well as how long it will keep in the
fridge.
• Store the food in closed containers or appropriate packaging
to prevent them from emitting or receiving odours.
• Take the food from the drawer 30-60 minutes before use to
allow the aroma and flavour develop at room temperature.
• Food sensitive to low temperature and not appropriate for
storage in the FreshZone drawer include the following:
pineapple, avocado, bananas, olives, potatoes, eggplant,
cucumbers, beans, peppers (capsicum), melons, watermelons,
pumpkins, squash, zucchini etc.
• To remove the drawer:
- Pull out the drawer until it is blocked.
- Then, lift it at the front and pull it all the way out.
Storing food in the FreshZone drawer
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Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted
at once is specified on the appliance rating plate. If
the amount of food to be frozen exceeds the indicated
amount, the quality of freezing will be inferior; in
addition, the quality of the food already frozen will
deteriorate.
• Activate the super freeze function 24 hours before freezing
fresh food:
- Control unit 1: rotate the A dial towards the thickest part of
the marking;
- Control unit 2: press the B key repeatedly until the symbol
D lights up.
After this time, insert the fresh food into the freezing
compartment.
Make sure the fresh food is not in contact with the food that is
already frozen.
• When freezing smaller quantities of food (1-2 kilograms),
activating the super freeze function is not required.
• After 24 hours, the food can be moved to other freezer
compartments and the freezing process can be repeated as
necessary.
• After the freezing process is completed, rotate the Adial back
to the desired setting (control unit 1).
• To make use of the entire freezer volume, remove all drawers
and glass shelves.
Only freeze the food that is suitable for freezing in the
freezer. Make sure the food you freeze is of high quality
and fresh.
Choose appropriate packaging and use the packaging
correctly.
Packaging should not be permeable to humidity; it
should be airtight to prevent the food from drying out
and loss of vitamins.
Label the food; indicate the type of food, amount, and
date of freezing.
It is important that the food is frozen as quickly
as possible. Therefore, keep the packages small.
Refrigerate the food before freezing.
Freezing process
Important warnings on
freezing fresh food
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• When storing and using frozen food, observe the
manufacturer's instructions. Temperature and expiry date are
indicated on the packaging.
• Only choose food with undamaged packaging, stored in
freezers at temperatures of -18°C or lower.
• Do not purchase food covered in frost as this indicates they
have been partly defrosted several times and that they are of
inferior quality.
• Protect the food from thawing during transport. In case of
an increase in temperature, storage time will be shorter and
quality will deteriorate.
Recommended storage time in the freezer
Freezing the food does not kill the microorganisms. After the
food is defrosted or thawed, bacteria is re-activated and the food
spoils quickly. Use the partially or completely defrosted food as
soon as possible.
Partial thawing decreases the nutritive value of the food,
particularly fruit, vegetables, and ready-to-eat food.
Storage˛of industrially
frozen food
Frozen food storage time
Type of food Time
fruit, beef from 10 to 12 months
vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months
Venison from 6 to 8 months
Pork from 4 to 6 months
minced meat 4 months
bread, pastry, ready-to-eat meals, lean 3 months
entrails 2 months
smoked sausage, fatty fish 1 month
Defrosting frozen food
Refrigerator does not need defrosting because the ice on the
back interior wall is thawed automatically.
Any accumulated ice will melt when the compressor unit is
inactive. Drops will flow through an opening in the refrigerator
rear wall into a tray fitted above the compressor, from where they
will evaporate.
If an excessive layer of ice is formed on the rear wall of
refrigerator interior (3-5 mm), switch off the appliance and defrost
the appliance manually.
Automatic refrigerator
defrosting
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Defrosting the appliance