KON AR L60242BH Upright Freezer User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: KON AR

Table of Contents

KON AR L60242BH Upright Freezer
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
SAFETY INFORMATIONS!
General safety
Care and cleaning
- Installation
PRODUCT DESCRIPTON
INSTALLATION
Reverse door
Electrical connection
Daily Use
Helpful hints and tips
- Temperature setting recommendation
Troubleshooting
Documents / Resources
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)

KON AR L60242BH Upright Freezer

KON AR-L60242BH-Upright-Freezer-product

Product Information

Safety Information
Product description
Installation
Reverse door
Daily Use
Troubleshooting

Safety Information

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.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload this appliance.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be done by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.
Keep all packaging well away from children to avoid suffocation risks.
If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can), and remove the door to prevent playing children from suffering electric shock or closing themselves into it.
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is replacing an older appliance with a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, make sure to make that spring lock unusable before discarding the old appliance to prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General Safety

Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or built-in structure clear of obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use other electrical appliances such as ice cream makers inside refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.
Do not touch the light bulb if it has been on for a long period of time as it could be very hot.
When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or 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 short circuit, fire, and/or electric shock.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments, farmhouses, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast type of environments, catering, and similar non-retail applications.
Any electrical components (plug, power cord, compressor, etc.) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.
The light bulb supplied with this appliance is a special use lamp bulb usable only with the appliance supplied. This special use lamp is not usable for domestic lighting.
The power cord must not be lengthened. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed.

Product Usage Instructions

Follow these instructions for daily use of the product:

Ensure proper ventilation by keeping the ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
Do not use any mechanical devices or methods to accelerate the defrosting process, except those recommended by the manufacturer.
Avoid damaging the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use other electrical appliances, such as ice cream makers, inside the refrigerator, unless they are specifically approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.
If the light bulb has been on for a long period of time, avoid touching it as it may be very hot.
When positioning the appliance, ensure that the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
Avoid open flames and sources of ignition. Make sure the room in which the appliance is situated is thoroughly ventilated.
Do not alter the specifications or modify the product in any way, as it can be dangerous. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire, and/or electric shock.
This product is intended for household and similar applications, including staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments, farmhouses, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast establishments, catering, and similar non-retail applications.
Any electrical components (plug, power cord, compressor, etc.) that need replacement should be done by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.
The light bulb supplied with this appliance is a special use lamp bulb that should only be used with this specific appliance. It is not suitable for domestic lighting purposes.
Do not lengthen the power cord and make sure the power plug is not squashed.

SAFETY INFORMATIONS!

Before first use

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user’s instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

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 super vision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children aged from 3 to 8 to years are allowed to load and unload this appliance.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.
Keep all packaging wellaway from children. There is risk of suffocation.
If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.
If these appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that sprig lack unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built (in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. WARNING! Do not use other electrical appliances such as ice cream makers inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacture.
WARNING! Do not touch the light bulb if it has been on for a long period of the time could be very hot.
WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power suppliers at the rear of the appliance.

Do not store explosive substance such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
The refrigerant isobutene (R-600a) 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, be cerain that none of the components of the relevant circuit become 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 short circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
This appliance is intended to be used in house hold 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 of environments
- bed and breakfast type of environments
- catering and similar non-retail applications
- WARNING! Any electrical componentsplug, power cord, compressor and etc.must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.
- WARNING! The light bulb supplied with this appliance is a “special use lamp bulb” usable only with the appliance supplied. This “special use lamp” is not usable for domestic lighting.
- Power cord must not be lengthened
- Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
- Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.
- Do not pull the mains cable
- If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
- You must not operate the appliance without the lamp.
- This appliance is heavy.Care should be taken when moving it.
- Do not remove not touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
- Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

Daily use

Do not put hot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
Do not place food products directly against the rear wall
Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out.
Store pre packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture, s instructions
Appliance, s manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to.
Refer to relevant instructions.
Do not place carbonated of fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.
Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.
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.
Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
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 (if they are presented in the appliance) are suitable for storing prefrozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes.
One-, two- and three – star compartments (if they are presented in the appliance) are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food)
If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mount developing within the appliance.

Care and cleaning

Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in te bottom of the appliance.

Installation

Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.
Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing.
It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.
Wherever possible the spacers of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.
The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

Service

Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
This product must be serviced by an authorized Service center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

Energy saving

Don’t put hot food in the appliance
Don’t pack food close together as this prevents air-circulating
Make sure food don’t touch the back of the compartment(s)
If electricity goes off, don’t open the door (s)
Don’t open the door (s) frequently
Don’t keep the door (s) open for too long time
Don’t set the thermostat on exceeding cold temperatures
All accessories, such as drawers, shelves balconies, should be kept there for lower energy consumption.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTON

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NOTE: To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves,drawers on their original position as the illustration above.

INSTALLATION

Install door external handle (if external handle is present.

Space Requirement

Keep enough space of door open.

Levelling the unit

To do this adjust the two levelling feet at front of the unit.
If the unit is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly.

Reverse door

Tool required: Philips screwdriver, Flat bladed screwdriver, Hexagonal spanner.
Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.
To take the door off, it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door reversing process.
All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door.
Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system.
It’s better that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.
This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

Unscrew hinge cover
Open the door and unscrew the top hinge. Then take the door from the cabinet and place it on a soft pad to avoid damage.
Remove the cover and screws at left side and t them to right side.
Carefully lie down the rear of cabinet on a soft pad. Remove two leveling feet Krst. Then unscrew the door hinge and left foot base.
- Caution! If there is a screw at left front corner, remove it before install hinge
Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.
Install the hinge at left side and foot base at right side. Then screw two leveling feet with their original parts.
Unscrew top hinge pin and mounte it to left hole.
Stand up the unit and put the door on the bottom hinge. Make sure the bottom hinge core is inserted in the door hole. Then fit upper hinge with the door. Before tightly fix the upper hinge, try to open the door to check whether the cabinet is sealed well. Finally, screw the hinge cover with hinge.

Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:
For refrigerating appliances with climate class:

extended temperate: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C (SN);
temperate: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C (N);
subtropical: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C (ST);
tropical: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C (T);

Location

The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabi- net and the wall unit must be at least 50 mm. Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate leveling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet.
This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.
Warning! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easilv accessible after installation.
This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance;

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to yourdomestic power supply. The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Daily Use

First use Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry thoroughly. Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

Temperature Setting

Plug on your appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a thermostat. There are 3 settings MIN, NORMAL and MAX. MIN is warmest setting and MAX is coldest setting.
The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or if you open the door often.

Daily use

Position different food in different compartments according to be below table

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in the fridge compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer. In this case, cooking will take longer.

Ice-cube

This appliance may be equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes.

Helpful hints and tips

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing pro-cess, here are some important hints:
the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period; only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs; prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;
do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

Storing frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use before putting the product in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
Important! In the eventof accidental defrosting, for example the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristicschart under “rising time”, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (aftercooked).

Temperature setting recommendation

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Information above give users recommendation of temperature setting.

Impact on Food Storage

Under Recommended setting, the best storage time of freezer is no more than 1 month.
The best storage time may reduce under other settings.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should
make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the shorest possible time;
not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
Once acrosteorooo dererorares radiory an cannoroe refrozen
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.

Cleaning

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
Caution! The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts. The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice form orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact the appliance parts.
Do not use any abrasive cleaners
Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cool place, well covered.
Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker of fuse.
Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.”
After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

Defrosting of the freezer

The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as fellows:
pull out the plug from the socket;
remove all stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
keep the door open, and placing a basin underneath of the appliance to collect the defrost water;
when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly
replace the plug in the power socket to run the appliance again.

If the condenser is at back of appliance.

Troubleshooting

Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician of competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.
Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation). KON AR-L60242BH-Upright-Freezer-
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