INVENTUM VR1420B Freestanding Freezer User Manual

INVENTUM VR1420B Freestanding Freezer

Product Information

VR1420B Freezer

The VR1420B Freezer is a household appliance that is designed to store frozen food items at a temperature of -18°C and below. The freezer has a manual defrost system and a reversible door opening feature, which allows you to change the direction of the door opening to either the left or right side. The appliance is equipped with a high-quality compressor that ensures efficient and reliable cooling performance. The freezer has a capacity of 142 liters and comes with multiple storage compartments to help you organize your frozen food items.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the VR1420B Freezer, please read the user manual carefully and follow the instructions provided below:

Safety Instructions

• Always unplug the appliance from the mains before cleaning or performing any maintenance tasks.
• Do not place the appliance near a heat source or expose it to direct sunlight.
• Do not use the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove ice from the freezer.
• Do not store explosive substances or flammable materials in the freezer.

Before First Use

1. Place the freezer in a well-ventilated area with a level surface.
2. Wait for at least 2 hours after placing the appliance in its final location before switching it on.
3. Clean the inside of the freezer with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
4. Ensure that the door seal is clean and properly attached to the door frame.

Usage

1. Plug the appliance into a grounded electrical outlet.
2. Set the temperature to -18°C or below.
3. Do not overload the freezer with too many items as this can affect its cooling performance.
4. Do not open the freezer door frequently as this can lead to temperature fluctuations.
5. Use the freezer compartments to organize your frozen food items.

Tips

• Defrost the freezer regularly to maintain its efficiency.
• Do not place hot food items directly into the freezer as this can raise the temperature inside the appliance.
• Organize your food items in a way that makes it easy to find what you need.

Cleaning & Maintenance

• Unplug the appliance from the mains before cleaning.
• Clean the interior and exterior of the appliance with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp objects to clean the appliance as this can damage the surface.
• Defrost the freezer regularly to prevent ice buildup.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any issues with your VR1420B Freezer, please refer to the user manual for troubleshooting tips. If the issue persists, contact the manufacturer or a qualified technician for assistance.

Reversing the Door Opening

To change the direction of the door opening, please follow these instructions:

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Remove all items from the freezer, including the drawers.
3. Remove the top hinge cover and unscrew the top hinge pin.
4. Lift the door off the bottom hinge pin and remove the bottom hinge pin.
5. Remove the bottom hinge and screw it into the opposite side of the appliance.
6. Insert the bottom hinge pin into the new hinge and attach the door to it.
7. Insert the top hinge pin into the new hinge and screw it in place.
8. Replace the top hinge cover.

Note: We recommend that you have someone assist you with this task.

It is possible to change the door opening from either the left or the right side. To change the opening direction, please follow these instructions. We recommend you have someone assist you.

Note: Before reversing the door swing, unplug the appliance from the mains. Empty the appliance, including the drawers before reversing the door opening.

• Remove the plastic covering [a] from the right door hinge – fig.1.
• Remove the hinge wit the screws [b] from the right side – fig.2.
• Remove the door by carefully lifting it from the bottom hinge. Put the door in a safe place.
• Remove the plastic parts [c] and the plastic nog [d] – fig.3.
• Remove the nut with the sleeve. Take of the washer and fit on the other side – fig. 4.
• Tilt the appliance 45°.
• Remove the front leg [e] on the left side and on the right side the hinge [f] -fig.5.
• Fit the hinge [f] on the left side and the front leg [e] on the right side – fig.6.
• Remove the screws [b-1] on the right side and remove the plastic covering [g]- fig. 7.
• Remove the screw [b-2] on the left side and place it on the right side – fig. 8.
• Place the plastic covering on the right side [g] and place the screws [b-1] on the left side – fig.8.
• Place the door against the appliance and make sure it is well fitted on the bottom hinge. Make sure the door is alligned with the outside of the appliance.
• Refit the hinge (mind the plastic parts) with the bolts on the left top side. Make sure the door is alligned with the outside of the appliance.
• Set the appliance carefully upright
• Screw the bolts back on the right top side.
• Refit the plastic covering [h] on the top hinge – fig.10.
• Leave the appliance to stand for at least 3 hours before you insert the plug into the socket.--

Safety Instructions

• Please read these instructions before operating the appliance and retain for future use.

• The appliance is intended solely for domestic use within the home. The appliance is suitable for keeping food. You can also freeze fresh food in the freezer compartment.

• Before plugging into a socket, check that the voltage in your home corresponds with the voltage printed on the bottom of the appliance.

• 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.

• Do not use single/multiple adapters or extension cables.

• Always carry out regular checks of the appliance and the power cord to ensure no damage is evident. Should there be any signs that the appliance or the power cord is damaged in the slightest degree, contact the Customer Service Department. For your own safety, only use the accessories and spare parts from the manufacturer which are suitable for the appliance.

• The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons.

• Be careful not to damage the floor when you move the appliance.

• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

• Check the appliance is not positioned near a heat source.

• Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation, leave a space of 10 cm around the appliance.

• Keep the vent outlets of the appliance free.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit pipes of the appliance.

• This appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant – you can check this information from the label on the appliance – you should be careful during shipment and installation to prevent your appliance’s cooler elements from being damaged Although R600a is an environmentally and natural gas. As it is explosive, in the event of a leak due to damage to the cooler elements, move your fridge from open flame or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your aplliance for your safety. Place drinks with a higher alcohol amount vertically and by closing their caps tightly in the cooling compartment.

• Do not re-freeze frozen goods after they have melted. This may cause health issues like food poisoning.

• Install the appliance on a firm and stable surface.

• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated area. The appliance is intended for operation in environments where ambient temperatures fall within the following ranges, depending on the climatic class indicated on the rating label at the back of the appliance. The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the specified range.
  Climatic class| Ambient temperature
  ---|---
  SN| From 10°C to 32°C
  N| From 16°C to 32°C
  ST| From 18°C to 38°C
  T| From 18°C to 43°C

• Do not keep any bottles containing fluids which will freeze in the freezer. The freezing may cause the bottles to break.

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means to speed up the defrost process.

• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we suggest you to call an authorized electrician for assistance.

• This appliance is not intended for installation 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.

• If this appliance replaces an old fridge with a lock, break or remove the lock befor discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.

• Do not allow children to play or hide inside the appliance – there is a risk of becoming trapped and suffocating.

• This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental skills or a lack of experience or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely, and are fully aware of the consequent risks of use.
  Note: Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

• Children must not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless supervised.

• It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repairs that involve the removal of the housing.

• Only use and place the appliance indoors.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter and keep it away from the heated surface.

• Before moving or cleaning the appliance, make sure it is switched of and unplugged.

• For your own safety, only use the accessories and spare parts from the manufacturer which are suitable for the appliance.

• Never unplug it from the socket by pulling on the cable. Always ensure that your hands are dry before handling the plug or power cord.

• Should you decide not to use the appliance anymore, make it inoperative by cutting the power cord after removing the plug from the socket. We also recommend making all potentially dangerous parts of the appliance harmless, particularly for children who might be tempted to play with it.

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns.

• Never immerse any part of the main body, lid, power cord and plug in water or any other liquid to protect against electrical hazards.

• If the appliance is used for other purposes than intended, or is it not handled in accordance with the instruction manual, the full responsibility for any consequences will rest with the user. Any damages to the product or other things are not covered by the warranty.
  Legislation requires that all electrical and electronic equipment must be collected for reuse and recycling. Electrical and electronic equipment marked with the symbol indicating separate collection of such equipment must be returned to a municipal waste collection point.

Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged. The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.

WARNING: Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal.

WARNING: Risk of fire/ flammable materials

If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:

• Avoid open flames and sources of ignition.
• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire, and/or electric shock.

Appliance Description

1. Thermostat
2. Adjustable legs
3. Freezer drawers
4. Freezer compartment with lid
5. Ice cube holder

Before the first Use

Before you use the appliance for the first time, please do as follows: Carefully unpack the appliance and remove all the packaging material and any promotional stickers. Keep the material (protective foil, plastic, polystyrene and cardboard) out of reach of children. Check the appliance after unpacking for any damage, possible from transportation. Place the appliance on a flat and stable surface. Make sure there is enough open space around the appliance for the intake and/or outlet vents. A minimum clearance of 10 cm is required between the appliance and any adjacent walls. The appliance needs good ventilation for easy dissipation of heat, high efficiency of refrigeration and low power consumption. Make sure the appliance is placed in a level horizontal position by screwing in the two adjustable front legs. Do not place the appliance next to radiators, heaters, stoves or in direct sunlight.
Note: check the climat class of the appliance. When installing the appliance in a environment that is not suitable, the appliance can not function properly.
Leave the appliance to stand for at least 3 hours before you insert the plug into the socket.
First clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm water and a neutral detergent. After cleaning, rinse the interior with clean water and rub dry. Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours.

CONNECTION TO THE MAINS
Check that the voltage in your home corresponds with the voltage printed on the back of the appliance and plug it in a socket.

Usage

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS

Temperature settings

Setting MIN = minimum – low freezing temperature
Setting MID = medium – normal freezing temperature
Setting MAX = maximum – high freezing temperature

Set the temperature with the thermostat knob and choose a setting between MIN and MAX. We advise to set the appliance on setting MED. The appliance now cools continuously until the set temperature has been reached. Do not place anything in the appliance until the set temperature is reached. This usually takes 2 or 3 hours. Then set the thermostat at the desired setting and place food into the refrigerator.
Set the appliance on a higher setting when the ambient air temperature rises to maintain the temperature inside the appliance.

Note:
The ambient air temperature, how often the door is opened and the position of the appliance can affect the internal temperature. These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat.

• Do not put hot food into the appliance.
• Never introduce volatile, inflammable or explosive fluids such as alcohol, acetone or petrol because of the risk of explosion.
• It is advisable to wrap meat and fish to avoid odours.
• Leave sufficient space between the food to enable air to circulate correctly between them. Similarly, when storing them, avoid puttin food items in contact with eacht other.
• The door should not be left open any longer than necessary.
• Do not freeze too large an amount of food at one time; the faster the food is frozen, the longer is preserves its qualities.
• Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after purchase. Make sure that it doesn’t defrost during transport.
• Do not store glass bottles or containers with liquids in the freezer which will freeze. The freezing may cause the bottles to break. Highly carbonated drinks can even explode. Never keep lemonade, fruit juice, beer, wine, champagne, etc. in the freezer.

Tips

• High ambient temperatures have a negative effect on energy use. Keep the appliance in a position away from direct sunlight or other sources of heat.
• Keep ventilation openings free. Clogged openings lead to higher use of energy.
• Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is wet and hot. Once you open the door, mind to close it as soon as possible.
• The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow the cool air to circulate. Therefore don’t place any food items against the back.
• Turn the thermostat to a lower setting when the circumstances allow it.
• Before storing fresh cooked food, make sure the food has cooled at least to room temperature.
• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that the sealing is poor, the energy consumption is substantially higher. To restore efficiency, replace the gasket.
• Always consider the instructions, otherwise the energyconsumption is substantially higher.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significatn increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly 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.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making icecream and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-start compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

dairy products, cakes, drinks and other foods are not suitable for freezing.
2| (*)-Freezer| ≤-18| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 3 months, the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), suitable for frozen fresh food.
3| -Freezer| ≤-18| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 3 months, the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), suitable for frozen fresh food.
4| *-Freezer| ≤-12| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 3 months, the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), suitable for frozen fresh food.
5| -Freezer| ≤-6| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended for 3 months, the longer the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), suitable for frozen fresh food.
6| 0-star| -6 ≤ 0| Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, some packaged processed foods, etc. (Recommended to eat within the same day, preferably no more than 3 days).

Partially encapsulated processed foods (non-freezable foods).

7| Chill| -2 ≤ +3| Fresh/ frozen pork, beef, chicken, freshwater aquatic products, etc. (7 days below 0°C and above 0°C is recommended for consumption within that day, preferably no more than 2 days). Seafood (less than 0 for 15 days, it is not recommended to store above 0°C.
8| Fresh food| 0 ≤ +4| Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, cooked food, etc. (Recommended to eat within the same day, preferably no more than 3 days)
9| Wine| +5 ≤+20| Red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, etc.

Note: please store different foods according to the compartments or target storage temperature of your purchased products.

• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
  Water dispenser cleaning (special for water dispenser products):

• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
  WARNING – Food needs to be packed in bags before putting into the refrigerator, and liquids need to be packed in bottles or capped containers to avoid the problem that the product design structure is not easy to clean.

Product Cleaning & Maintenance

Defrost the freezer compartment when the layer of ice reaches a thickness of 3 to 5 mm. It is recommended to combine defrosting the appliance with cleaning it.

• Unplug the appliance.

• Open the door and remove the food from the freezer. Keep the contents of the freezer in a cool place and wrapped in blankets or newspapers.

• Leave the door open, this will speed up the defrost process.

• Place a container under the freezing compartment and wait for the ice to defrost. You can speed up the defrosting process by placing a bowl of hot water in the freezer.
  Remove the ice with a plastic ice scraper.
  Warning: Never remove the ice with the aid of sharp objects, defrost sprays, a hair-drier, a heater, or similar items. This may lead to unsafe situations and may cause irreparable damage to the appliance.

• Clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm water and a neutral detergent to prevent any bad smells occurring. After cleaning, rinse the interior with clean water and rub dry.

• Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours. Simply remove the drawers to clean them by hand. Do not clean the interior accessories in the dishwasher.

• Clean the outside of the appliance and the gasket with a soft moist cloth.

• Switch the thermostat on to the right setting. When the freezer compartment reaches its correct temperature, replace the food items.

For areas that are difficult to clean in the appliance, such as narrow gaps or corners, it is recommended to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. When necessary use some auxiliary tools, such as thin sticks (tooth picks), to ensure no contamination can accumulate in these areas.
We recommend that you dust the back of the appliance and on the floor with a cloth or vacuum cleaner once a year in order to maintain a good output and low energy consumption.
Do not use hard brushes, cleaning steel wire balls, wire brushes, abrasives, such as toothpastes, organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, oils, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items to clean the refrigerator considering that this may damage the fridge surface and interior. Boiling water and benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.

NOTES

• Excessive accumulation of ice on the freezing areas impairs the appliance’s freezing capacity and increases the energy consumption.
• Defrost the appliance at least once or twice a year. In case of a higher ice build-up, defrosting must be carried out more frequently.
• After taking the food out of the freezer, put it in a container, wrap it with several layers of paper, a blanket and store it at a cool place.
• The defrosting operation should last as short as possible. Long storage of food at the ambient temperature shortens their shelf life.

Product Troubleshooting

Check the installation
Are the pipes at the back touching or vibrating?| Check it and move the appliance forwards

Note: gurgling and hissing noises due to expansion in the refrigerant circuit are normal.

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