IKEA VINDÅS Freestanding Refrigerator Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Ikea
Table of Contents
IKEA VINDÅS Freestanding Refrigerator
Product Information
The product is a refrigerator with the following features:
- Temperature control settings
- Reversibility kit for door opening direction
- Interior temperature adjustment
Product Usage Instructions
To use the refrigerator, follow these steps:
- Before using the refrigerator for the first time, make sure it is properly installed and connected to a power source.
- To adjust the interior temperature, use the thermostat setting button. The temperature can be set from “Cold” to “Warm” on a scale of 1 to 4, with “Max” being the coldest setting and “Min” being the warmest setting. Adjust the temperature based on your preference.
- The interior temperature of the refrigerator may change due to various factors. Refer to the user manual for more information on maintaining the desired temperature.
- For more detailed instructions and information on the product, refer to the full version of the user manual available for download at www.ikea.com.
PACKAGE CONTANT
CUATION
Product description
- Setting knob and interior light
- Adiustable Cabinet shelves
- Cover glass
- Salad crispers
- Compartment for quickly freezing
- Compartments for frozen froods
- Adiustable front feet
- Shelf for jars
- Shelf for bottles
- Plunger
- (annexed to the reversibility kit)
First use
- Before using your refrigerator, make sure the necessary preparations are made in line with the instructions in “Safety Information” and “Installation” sections.
- After horizontal transportation, product must stand upright for 4 hours before switch on to allow compressor oil to settle.
- Keep the product running without placing any food inside for 12 hours and do not open the door, unless absolutely necessary.
- A sound will be heard when the compressor is engaged. It is normal for the product to make noise even if the compressor is not running, as fluid and gas may be compressed in the cooling system.
- lt is normal for the front edges of the refrigerator to be warm. These areas are designed to warm up in order to prevent condensation.
Thermostat setting button
The interior temperature of your refrigerator changes for the following reasons:
- Seasonal temperatures.
- Frequent opening of the door and leaving the door open for long periods.
- Food put into the refrigerator without cooling down to the room temperature.
- The location of the refrigerator in the room (e.g. exposing to sunlight).
- You may adjust the varying interior temperature due to such reasons by using the thermostat. Numbers around the thermostat button indicates the cooling degrees.
- If the ambient temperature is higher than 32°C, turn the thermostat button towards maximum position.
- If the ambient temperature is lower than 25°C, turn the thermostat button towards minimum position.
Installation
To make the product ready for use, be careful that the electrical wiring and plumbing are appropriate by referring to the information in the user manual. If not, call a qualified electrician and plumber and have the necessary arrangements made.
- WARNING: The manufacturer is not liable for damages caused by operations by unauthorized persons.To avoid shaking, place the product on a flatsurface.
- WARNING: During the installation, the power plug of the product should not be plugged in. Otherwise, there is a danger of death or serious injury!
- WARNING: If the doorway of the room to where the product will be placed is so narrow that the product cannot pass through, pass the product by turning it to side; otherwise, call an authorized service.
- Do not expose the product to direct sunlight and do not store it in humid place.
- Do not install the product where the temperature drops below 10 °C.
Inspection check list
- Please follow the inspection checklist before using your appliance. If any answer is NOT please follow the relevant action.
- Please remember to write down the product serial number and article number as required and attach your receipt to this page.
Product serial number (rating plate) *| |
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Product artical number (rating plate) **| |
Purchasing date| |
| If the answer is YES | Actions to do if NOT |
|---|
Condensation Tray (above the compressor)
Check that the tube is inside the tray
| No action| Put the tube inside the tray
Making sure gasket seals all around the door
when the door is closed
| No action| Refer to the AI – door
allignment step
Checking no collision between parts/forniture while opening/closing the cooling door| No action| Refer to the AI – door
allignment step
Secure the installation inside any kitchen system and fixed as required| No action| Follow the Installation step from the user manual
for the proper installation
Make sure that at first installation or after reversing the door the appliance stands in vertical position at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to power supply.| No action| Wait 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply
Technical data
| IKEA | VINDÅS | 5.5 | 244 | 38 | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Model | Freezing capacity (kg/24h) | Energy consmption (kw/year) | Noise | |
| level (dba) | Energy class |
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