INVENTUM SKV4178B 4 Door Refrigerator User Manual

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SKV4178B
4-deurs nonelastic

safety instructions

• Carefully and fully read the instruction manual prior to using  the appliance and carefully store the manual for future reference.

• Only use this appliance for the purposes described in the instruction. The appliance is suitable for storing food. It is possible to freeze fresh food in the freezer section.

• Only connect the appliance to alternate current, to an earthed wall socket, with a mains voltage that corresponds with the information provided on the information plate of the appliance.

• The appliance falls under protective class I and may only be used in combination with an earthed connection. The manufacturer is not liable for unsuitable operation and possible damage caused by unsuitable electric installations.

• Make sure that children are unable to play with the appliance, such as hide in it. This is dangerous.

• Keep the appliance out of reach of children. Children do not see the dangers when handling electrical appliances. Therefore, never allow children to work with electrical appliances without supervision. Keep the appliance and cord out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age.

• The appliance can be used by children of 8 years and older and persons with a limited physical, sensory or mental capacity or lack of experience or knowledge, provided they se the appliance under supervision or have been instructed about its safe use and understand the hazards involved.

• The appliance may not be cleaned or maintained by children, unless this is done under supervision.

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

• Never bend the power cord sharply or allow it to run across hot parts.

• Make sure that the power supply cable does not get jammed during installation or is running along sharp edges.

• The connection point, socket and/or plug must always be accessible.

• Do not use the appliance if the plug, cord or appliance are damaged, or if the appliance no longer functions properly or if it is damaged in any other way. If this is the case, consult the shop or our technical service. Never replace the plug or cord yourself.

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

• When moving the appliance, do not lift it or pull the doors or handles.

• Be careful when moving the appliance to prevent the floor from getting damaged.

• During installation, do make sure the power cable is not damaged.

• Check that the appliance is not placed too close to a heat source.

• Do not place heat generating appliances such as (microwave) ovens on top of the fridge.

• In order to ensure proper ventilation, a free space of 10 cm should be maintained around the appliance.

• Install the appliance on a sturdy, flat and stable surface.

• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance is intended for use in a room where the ambient temperature falls within the applicable class,  pending on the climate class found on the information plate on the back of the appliance.

• Never cover the ventilation openings.

• Do not store explosive or highly flammable substances in the  appliance. The vapours could cause a fire hazard or an explosion.

• Do not store glass bottles or jars with liquids in the freezer, as they could break when frozen.

• Do not use mechanical, electrical or chemical agents to speed up the defrosting process.

• Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by skilled persons.

• Only use the appliance indoors.

• Always remove the plug from the socket when the appliance  must be cleaned or repaired.

• Never use the appliance with parts that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer.

• Do not pull the cord and/or appliance to remove the plug from the wall socket. Never touch the plug with wet or moist hands.

• Be careful with ice cubes and ice pops. If these are consumed directly out of the freezer, there is a risk of frostbite.

• Never submerge the appliance, cord or plug in water.

• Never clean the appliance with a high pressure cleaner or steam cleaner.

• The appliance cannot be used with a timer or separate remote control.
  • This appliance is intended for household and similar use, such as:
  – in staff kitchens, shops, offices and other work environments;
  – by guests of hotels, motels and other residential environments;
  – in Bed&Breakfast type environments;
  – farms.

• If the appliance is not used as intended, no compensation can be claimed in case of defects or accidents and the warranty will be invalidated.

• 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 dissoluteness (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.
REQUIRED SPACE FOR PLACEMENT
Ensure sufficient space to be able to open the door.

Caution: the appliance is not suitable for use as a built-in appliance.

Using the appliance for the first time

Before using the appliance for the first time, you should proceed as follows: carefully unpack the appliance and remove all packaging material and any promotional stickers. Keep the packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene and cardboard) out of the  reach of children. After unpacking the appliance, check it for external damage that may have  ccurred during transport. Place the appliance on a sturdy, flat surface and make sure there is enough space all around for sufficient ventilation. A minimum space of 10 cm is required between the appliance and the surrounding walls. In this way the appliance is able to release heat properly, cool well and function in an energy efficient way. You can use the adjustable feet to level the appliance. Do not place the appliance near heat sources such as central heating or a stove. Do take note of the climate class of the appliance. When placed in a room that is too cold, the refrigerator will not function properly.
After placing the appliance, leave it for at least 3 hours before inserting the plug in the socket.
First clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm soapy water with, for instance, washing-up liquid, all-purpose cleaner or soda. Wipe the inside of the appliance after cleaning with clean water and properly wipe everything dry.
Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours.
Leveling the appliance
a. Turn the adjustable feet clockwise to raise the refrigerator.
b. Turn the adjustable feet counter-clockwise to lower the refrigerator.
c. Use the adjustable feet on the left and right to level the appliance.

Aligning the doors
When the doors of the appliance are not properly aligned in relation to one another, it is possible to adjust the height. If necessary, take the following steps:
a. Raise the position of the door that is too low.
b. Use pliers to press the provided additional fastener rings in  the gap between the hinge grommet and pivoting point at the  bottom side of the door.
c. How many fastener rings you will need depends on the size of the gap.

Use

The control unit of the appliance is located on the outside. Check that the voltage corresponds with what is stated on the information plate and insert the plug in the socket.
Important: the operating panel will only light up when a key is pressed or one of the doors is opened. The rest of the time the operating panel will be standby and not light up.
Important: the operating panel locks automatically. In order to change the temperature or a function, press the key lock for 3 seconds until the lock disappears from the operating panel.
Instruction: the recommended temperature setting lies between 0°C and 4°C for the cooler section, and between -18°C and -24°C for the freezer section.
Instruction: The ambient temperature, the frequency of opening the door and the position of the appliance have an effect on the temperature in the appliance.
Take this into account when setting the thermostat.
Operating panel

Display
A. Temperature up key
B. Temperature zone selection key
C. Temperature down key
D. Variable fresh food drawer temperature
E. Key for key lock
Setting the temperature of the freezer section
On the operating panel, press the temperature zone selection key until the freezer section symbol lights up. Then press the temperature up or down key once or several times until the required temperature is shown on the display. The temperature of the  freezer section can be set between -16°C and -24°C.
Setting the temperature of the cooler section
On the operating panel, press the temperature zone selection key until the cooler section symbol lights up. Then press the temperature up or down key once or several times until the required temperature is shown on the display. The temperature of the cooler section can be set between 2°C and 8°C.
Setting the temperature of the variable fresh food drawer
On the operating panel, press the VARIO TEMP. key once or several times until the symbol of the required cooling setting lights up. The temperature of the variable fresh food drawer can be set to the positions of fruit/vegetables, beverages and meat. The accompanying symbol lights up. The fruit/vegetables setting is ideal for storing fruit and vegetables. The beverages setting is suitable for dry foodstuffs and beverages. The meat setting allows you to store packaged meat for 1 to 2 days.

Attention:

• While setting the temperature, the temperature indication flashes on the display. After setting the temperature, the operating panel is locked automatically and after approximately 30 seconds the display switches off. The temperature of the freezer section is shown on the display when one of the doors is opened or a key is pressed.
• After setting the temperatures, the appliance starts to cool continuously until the set temperatures have been reached. Allow the appliance to reach the required temperature with no food. Usually this will take 2 to 3 hours. After this, you are able to fill the appliance with food.

Super cooling
Use this mode in case of extremely hot weather, when the doors are frequently opened or when placing a large quantity of food in the appliance at once. When this mode is activated, the temperature of the cooler section automatically remains set to 2°C for a maximum period of 6 hours. After this period, the temperature returns to the preset cooling temperature
To activate the super cooling mode, press the temperature zone selection key on the operating panel until the cooler  section symbol lights up. Then hold the temperature down key until 2°C is shown on the display. Then press the temperature  down key once more to activate super cooling. The super cooling/freezing symbol lights up.
To switch off the mode, press the temperature up key.
Freeze
Use this mode to quickly freeze food that is not yet frozen. In order to be able to freeze fresh food quickly, the temperature of the freezer section should be lowered timely in advance. It may be necessary to activate the freeze mode 12 hours in advance. When this mode is activated, the temperature of the freezer section automatically remains set to -24°C for a maximum period of 43 hours. After this, the temperature returns to the preset freezing temperature To activate the freeze mode, press the temperature zone selection key on the operating panel until the freezer section symbol lights up. Then hold the temperature down key until -24°C is shown on the display. Then press the temperature down key once more to activate freezing. The super cooling/freezing symbol lights up.
To switch off the mode, press the temperature up key.
Locking/unlocking the keys
In order to use the key lock, press the key for key lock until the key lock symbol lights up. The operating panel remains locked until it is unlocked. In order to cancel the mode, press the key until the symbol no longer lights up.
Attention:

• Do not place hot food in the appliance.
• You should never place hazardous, highly flammable or explosive substances such as alcohol, acetone or petrol in the appliance, because there will be a hazard of explosion.
•  Carefully package meat and fish to prevent unpleasant smells.
• Leave sufficient space between the different foods, to allow the air to circulate properly.
• Do not place food against the rear wall of the appliance. The shelves have a stopper to prevent this.
• Do not leave the doors open for longer than necessary.

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 energy consumption is substantially higher.

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.
• 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 per-frozen food, storing or making ice cream 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.
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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.

Cleaning and maintenance

Before cleaning the appliance always unplug the appliance.
Clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm soapy water with, for instance, washing-up liquid, all-purpose cleaner or soda in order to prevent nasty smells. Wipe the inside of the appliance after cleaning with clean water and properly wipe everything dry. Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours.
The shelves, drawers and door compartments can be removed from the appliance easily and washed by hand. These components may never be cleaned in the dishwasher.
For areas that are difficult to clean in the refrigerator, 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.
Clean the outside of the refrigerator and the door gasket with mild soap and water. Use a soft moist cloth.
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..
Defrosting
The freezer compartment of the appliance is frost-free – no-frost. With proper use, there should not be any frost accumulated.
However, in case of improper use of the freezer compartment, frost might build up in the freezer compartment after the appliance has been used for a period of time. Defrost the freezer compartment when the layer of ice reaches a thickness of 3 mm. Keep the contents of the freezer in a cool place and wrapped in blankets or newspapers. Switch the thermostat off.
Defrost the freezer compartment. You can speed up the defrosting process by placing a bowl of hot water in the freezer. Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit. Use a plastic scraper.
Clean and dry the freezer. Plug the appliance in and set the thermostat to the desired temperature setting. When the freezer compartment reaches its correct temperature, replace the food items.
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
Replacing the LED lighting
This appliance is equipped with a LED light bulb. It can be used for a long time. In case, the LED bulb is blown, it must be  replaced by a qualified person to avoid any hazard. Contact the Invent um service department.

Resolving failures yourself

the socket.
Check if there has been a power failure in the house.
Check the plug.
Check the fuse in the group box.
Check that the voltage in the house system corresponds with the voltage required for the appliance.
Check the socket. Insert the plug in a different socket of which you are certain that it works.
Temperature in the refrigerator is not cold enough| Check that the refrigerator is not overfilled.
Check that the interior temperature corresponds with the set temperature.
Is the appliance located in direct sunlight or near a heat source?
Check that the ambient temperature corresponds with the climate class of the appliance.
Are the doors of the appliance opened regularly? As a result of the air humidity in the surrounding area, a lot of humidity may accumulate in the appliance when the doors are opened frequently.
Temperature in the refrigerator is too cold| Increase the temperature of the appliance.
The lowest temperature should only be used for quick freeze and should preferably be set 2 hours before food is placed in the appliance. If not, it is possible that the temperature of the appliance gets below 0°C, because the compressor is continuously active.
The surfaces on the inside are wet| This is caused by condensation – dry the interior of the appliance.
The exterior of the appliance is wet.| This is caused by condensation – dry the exterior of the appliance.
The refrigerator smells / has a nasty odor| Check if it contains food that has passed its use by date or if it contains any opened packagings.

Check whether anything has leaked on the shelves, in the compartments

and in the drawers of the refrigerator. If necessary, remove drawers to be able to check everything properly. If something has leaked and has not been cleaned, this could eventually lead to nasty smells.

Check that the defrost water drain is not blocked and/or the receptacle for defrost water at the rear is not full.
The doors do not close properly| Check that there is nothing between the doors that prevents them from closing.
Check that the door compartments and shelves are placed properly.
Check that the door rubbers are properly placed and are not turned or torn.
Check that the appliance is level.
Appliance shows error code EX.| Contact the Invent um service department.

Remark: bubbling and expansion noises in the cooling circuit are normal.

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