IKEA 904.964.64 FÖRKYLD Fridge with Freezer Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Ikea
Table of Contents
FÖRKYLD
Instruction Manual
904.964.64 FÖRKYLD Fridge with Freezer
Product description
1 Drawer glass cover
2 Bottle rack
3 Glass shelf
4 Freezer compartment
5 Control unit and LED light
6 Dairy compartment with lid| 7 Door balconies
8 Bottle balcony with holder
9 Vegetable drawer
10 Rating plate
Least cold zone
Intermediate temperature zone
Coldest zone
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Temperature indicator
For proper storage of food the refrigerator is equipped with the temperature
indicator.
The symbols on the side wall of the appliance indicate a cold area in the
refrigerator, between the two arrows.
If OK is displayed (A), put fresh food into area indicated by symbol, if not
(B), wait at least 12 hours and check if it is OK (A).
If it is still not OK (B), adjust the setting control to a colder setting.
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to
remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dried thoroughly.
Caution! Do not use detergents,
abrasive powders, chlorine or oilbased cleaners as they will damage the
finish.
Caution! The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for
washing in a dishwasher.
Installation
Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.
Warning! Refer to installation instruction document to install your
appliance.
**Warning!** Fix the appliance in accordance with installation
instruction document to avoid a risk of instability of the appliance.
Location
This appliance should be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor position.
Do not install the appliance in the nearby of the heat source (oven, stoves,
radiators, cookers or hobs) or in a place with direct sunlight.
This appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperature ranging from 10°C
to 43°C.
The correct operation of the appliance can only be guaranteed within the
specified temperature range.
If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please
turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Authorised
Service Centre.
**** It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power
supply. The plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.
Inspection checklist
Please follow the inspection checklist before using your appliance. If any
answer is “NO”, follow the relevant action. Remember to write down the product
serial number and article number as required and attach your receipt to this
page.
Product serial number (Ser. No.): ……………………………….
Product article number (Art. No.): ……………………………….
Purchasing date: ……………………………….
| To check | If the answer is NO |
|---|---|
| Make sure gasket seals all around the door when the door is closed. | Refer to |
the assembly instruction –
door alignment.
Check if there is no collision between parts/furniture while opening and
closing the door.| Refer to the assembly instruction –
door alignment.
Install the appliance in the built-in struc- ture.| Follow the assembly
instruction for the proper installation.
Make sure that at first installation or after reversing the door the appliance
stands in vertical position for at least 4 hours before it is connected to the
power supply.| Wait 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power
supply.
Control panel
- Temperature indicator LED
- Fast Freezing indicator
- Fast Freezing button
- Temperature regulator ON/OFF button
Switching on
- Insert the plug into the wall socket.
- Touch the 4 temperature regulator button if all LED indicators are off.
Switching off
Keep touching the 4 temperature regulator button for 3 seconds.
All indicators light off.
Temperature regulation
To operate the appliance, touch the 4 temperature regulator until the LED
corresponding to the required temperature lights up. Selection is progressive,
varying from 2°C to 8°C. Recommended setting is 4°C
The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours. After a power failure the
set temperature remains stored.
Fast Freezing function
To freeze fresh food activate the Fast Freezing function at least 24
hours before placing the food to complete pre-freezing.
To activate Fast Freezing function press the 3 Fast Freezing button. The 2
Fast Freezing indicator switches on.
This function stops automatically after 52 hours.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any time by pressing 3 Fast
Freezing button again. The 2 Fast Freezing indicator switches off.
Door open alarm
If the fridge door is left open for approximately 5 minutes, the sound is on.
During the alarm the sound can be muted by pressing any button. The sound
switches off automatically after around one hour to avoid disturbing.
The alarm deactivates after closing the door.
Freezing and storage of frozen food
When activating an appliance for the first time or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least
3 hours with the
Fast Freezing function switched on.
To freeze fresh food activate the Fast Freezing function at least 24 hours
before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
Store the fresh food evenly distributed in all compartments or drawers.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen without adding other fresh food
during 24 hours is specified on the rating plate (a label located inside the
appliance).
Keep the food no closer than 15 mm from the door.
Caution! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a
power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown on
rating plate under “rising time”, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly
or cooked immediately then cooled and then re-frozen.
Hints and tips
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Freezer compartment is the one marked with .
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The medium temperature setting ensures good preservation of frozen food products.
Higher temperature setting inside the appliance may lead to shorter shelf life. -
The whole freezer compartment is suitable for storage of frozen food products.
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Fresh food compartment is the one marked (on the rating plate) with .
Troubleshooting
Be sure to check “Inspection checklist” before using your appliance. If you encounter an issue with your appliance, check “Troubleshooting” chapter in the full version of the User Manual available on: www.ikea.com.
Technical data
The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web
link to the information related to the performance of the 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 also possible to find the same information in EPREL using the link
https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you
find on the rating plate of the appliance.
See the link www.theenergylabel.eu for
detailed information about the energy label.
Information for test institutes
Installation and preparation of the appliance for any EcoDesign verification
shall be compliant with EN 62552. Ventilation requirements, recess dimensions
and minimum rear clearances shall be as stated in this User Manual in
Installation chapter.
Please contact the manufacturer for any other further information, including
loading plans.
To download the full version visit www.ikea.com
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