Respekta KGE 144 User manual

Instruction for use & operating
Mod. No.:
Fridge- Freezer
Bedienungs- & Gebrauchsanleitung
Kühl- Gefrier Kombination
KGE 144
TRF-28BIAAA
NEG-Novex Großhandelsgesellschaft für Elektro- und Haustechnik GmbH, Chenover Str. 5, D-67117 Limburgerhof
fi200609tcNEG
GB
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01-26
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GB INSTRUCTION FOR USE
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG

KGE 144
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
OF UPRIGHT
REFRIGERATOR AND
FREEZER

Dear customer,
Thank you for your confidence and for purchasing a device from our
range.
The device you have purchased is designed to meet its requirements.
Please read these operating instructions carefully. They describe the features and
functions of your device.
These operating instructions can be adapted to several device types. You will therefore
find
descriptions of functions which may not be relevant for your device.
The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage to persons or property
resulting from defective or inappropriate installation of the device.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make any necessary model changes to device
types, to improve user-friendliness and to protect the user and the device and which
comply with current technical standards.
Despite our ongoing quality control, should you wish to make a complaint, please
contact Customer Service. They will be pleased to assist.
EC Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer of the product(s) described herein, hereby declares that it/they
comply with the relevant, fundamental safety, health and security requirements of
applicable EC directives and shall provide the corresponding test reports, in particular
the EC declaration of conformity issued by the manufacturer or its agent if
requested to do so by the authorities and which may be requested by the device
vendor.
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CONTENTS
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 POWER WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
11 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
13 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
14 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
15 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
16 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE
APPLIANCE
17 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
18 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
18 Important warnings on freezing
18 Storing industrially frozen food
19 Frozen food storage time
19 Defrosting frozen food
20 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
21 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
22 TROUBLESHOOTING
24 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE
OTHER
STORING AND
FREEZING 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.
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR
THE FIRST TIME
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WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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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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 and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.

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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 case of an error or power supply failure, do not open the
freezer compartment unless the freezer has not operated
for over 16 hours. After this period, use the frozen food or
provide sufficient cooling (e.g. a replacement appliance).
Technical information on the appliance
Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. It
indicates data on voltage, gross and net volume, type
and amount of refrigerant, and information on the climate
classes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE
OF APPLIANCE
WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
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WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as
– sta kitchen areas in shops, oces 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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ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER
WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
• 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 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.
• To make use of the entire freezer compartment interior volume, remove
some of the drawers as described in the instruction manual.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3–5 millimetre
layer 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 or vents.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
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.
Class Temperature Relative Humidity
SN (subnormal) from +10 °C to +32 °C
≤75%
N (normal) from +16 °C to +32 °C
ST (subtropical) from +16 °C to +38 °C
T (tropical) from +16 °C to +43 °C
• 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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• Do not place the appliance near appliances or devices radiating heat, such as
a cooker, a stove, a radiator, water heater etc., and do not expose it to direct
sunlight. The appliance should stand at least 3 cm away from an electric or gas
cooker or at least 30 cm away from an oil or solid fuel stove. If the distance
between such source of heat and the appliance is smaller, use an insulating
panel.
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 outflow air.
Ignoring this caution may result in damage to the appliance.

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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%.

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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
A
B
1
2
3
4
5
6
A Refrigerator
1Control unit&LED
lighting
2Glass shelves
3Fruit and vegetable
drawer
4Door balconies
5Bottle balcony
B Freezer
6Freezer drawers
Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.

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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
A Temperature setting and on/off knob
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).
• T
o set the desired temperature, rotate the Adial in clockwise direction, i.e. to
the right.
• A change in the environment temperature will aect 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).
• 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.
SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE
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APPLIANCE INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
(* EQUIPMENT DEPENDS ON THE MODEL)
Interior side of the refrigerator door is
fitted with shelves intended for storing
cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt, and
other smaller packages, tubes, cans
etc.
Maximum load on each door shelf is
5 kg.
MOVABLE SHELVES
The walls of the refrigerator are
equipped with a series of runners so
that the shelves can be positioned as
desired.
DOOR BALCONIES

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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION
OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
Sections in the refrigerator compartment:
-upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc.
-middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer,
cooked food, etc.
-Crisper: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions,
garlic, tomatoes, sauerkraut, turnips etc.
Sections in the refrigerator
compartment door:
-upper/middle door bins: eggs,
butter, cheese etc.
-lower door bins: beverages, cans,
bottles
Do not store fruit (bananas,
pineapples, papaya, citruses) and
vegetables (zucchini, eggplant,
cucumbers, bell peppers,
tomatoes, and potatoes) sensitive
to low temperatures in the
refrigerator.
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Freezer sections:
- freezing, storing frozen food (see chapter Freezing and storing frozen food).
PIZZA
Do not store the following in the freezer: lettuce, eggs, apples, pears,
grapes, peaches, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
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STORING FOOD IN THE
REFRIGERATOR
IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE
iCorrect use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, maintaining
the right temperature, and observing the food hygiene standards
have a decisive impact on the quality of food storage.
Observe the expiry dates for the food, indicated on the packaging.
Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed
containers or in appropriate packaging to prevent it from
emitting or receiving odours and humidity.
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 chapter Cleaning the Appliance).
If you are leaving home for a longer period of time, remove
perishables from the refrigerator.
AVOID CONTAMINATION OF FOOD
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Regularly clean surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible
drainage systems.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is
not in contact with or drip onto other food.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch o, defrost,
clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.

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FREEZING AND STORING
FROZEN FOOD
iOnly use the freezer to freeze food appropriate for freezing.
Always use quality and fresh food.
Select the most suitable packaging for the food and use the
packaging correctly.
Make sure the packaging is air and water tight so that the
food does not dry out and loose its vitamins.
Indicate the type of food, amount, and date of freezing on
the packaging.
It is important that the food freezes quickly. Therefore,
smaller packages are recommended. Refrigerate the food
before freezing.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS ON FREEZING
STORING INDUSTRIALLY FROZEN FOOD
• When storing and using frozen food, observe the manufacturer's instructions.
T
emperature 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 it has been partly
thawed several times and that it is 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.