kogan KAHFTMF197L Top Mount Fridge User Guide

User Guide
197L TOP MOUNT FRIDGE
KAHFTMF197L

SAFETY & WARNINGS

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user guide 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. Retain 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 operation and safety.
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 should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.
• Keep all packaging well away 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 this 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 spring 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.

• 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 of refrigerating appliances unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacture.

• Do not touch the light bulb if it has been on for a long period, it may be very hot.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• The refrigerant isobutane (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, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
  o Avoid open flames and sources of ignition.
  o 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
  o Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
  o Farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
  o Bed and breakfast type environments.
  o Catering and similar non-retail applications.

• If any electrical components (plug, power cord, compressor etc.) are damaged, cease use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support.

• 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 or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

• Ensure the bar fridge is place in a way where the power cord is accessible.

• When disconnecting the power supply, do not pull on the power cord. Instead grasp the plug with your hands.

• If the electrical outlet 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 nor 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.

Before first 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 re-frozen once it has been thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer’s instructions.
• Storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to.
• 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.
• Iced lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.

Cleaning and care

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
• 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 the bottom of the appliance.

Installation
Note:
For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check for any damage. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged. Contact help.Kogan.com for support.
• It is advisable to wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, failure to do so 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.

Service

• Any electrical work required should be carried out by a licensed electrician or qualified trade professional.
• This product must be serviced by an authorised service centre and using only genuine spare parts.

Energy Saving

• Do not place hot food in the appliance.
• Do not pack food close together as this prevents air circulating.
• Make sure food don’t touch the back of the compartment(s).
• Make sure food don’t touch the back of the compartment(s).
• Do not open the door(s) frequently.
• Do not keep the door(s) open for too long time.
• Do not set the thermostat on exceeding cold temperatures.
• Some accessories, such as drawers, can be removed to get larger storage volume and lower energy consumption.

Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the appliance regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable.
** The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Packaging materials
The materials with the symbol are recyclable. Dispose the packaging in a suitable collection container to recycle it.
Disposal of the appliance**

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the electrical outlet.
2. Cut off the power cable and discard it.

OVERVIEW

DOOR REVERSAL

Tools required: Philips screwdriver, Flat bladed screwdriver, hexagonal spanner.

• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.
• To remove the door, it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. Rest the unit on something solid so that it will not accidentally slip during the door reversing process.
• All parts removed must be saved for reinstallation of the door.
• It is recommended to have a second person assist during removal and reassembly.

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1. Carefully remove the top hinge cover using a flat blade screwdriver.| 2. Unscrew the top hinge using a Philips screwdriver.
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3. Remove the top left screw cover with a flat blade screwdriver| 4. Move the core cover from the left side to right side. And then lift the upper door
and place it on a soft surface to prevent it from scratching.
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5. Unscrew from the middle hinge using a Phillips screwdriver, then remove off the lower door.| 6. Carefully lay down the refrigerator and remove the adjusting feet. Unscrew the
lower hinge using the Phillips screwdriver.

7. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.
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8. Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet. Attach the lower door back onto the fridge.| 9. Make the middle hinge reverse the direction 180°C, then transfer it to the left property position. Make the middle hinge pin in the upper hole of the lower door, then light the screws.
10. Unscrew right middle stopper with metal block from bottom of upper door. And then install left middle stopper and metal block in left side of bottom of upper door.
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11. Install the upper door along with the upper hinge| 12. Replace the hinge and core covers on top of the fridge.

INSTALLATION

Space Requirement

• Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight.
• Select a location with enough space for the refrigerator doors to open unstructured.
• Ensure there is at least 50mm gap on both sides.
• Select a location with level flooring.
• Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing. This will help reduce power consumption and keep energy bills lower.

Levelling the unit

• Rotate the two levelling feet at front of the unit to ensure the fridge is flat and level.
• If the unit is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will not seal properly.

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

Location
The appliance should be installed well away from any sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the unit.
To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 100mm. Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units.
WARNING: It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic 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. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

BEFORE 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 to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Note:
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
Temperature Setting

• Plug in the appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a thermostat. There are 6 settings (0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7).
  • 1 – warmest setting
  • 7 – coldest setting
  • 0 – off

• The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or if you open the door often.
• Neither fridge nor freezer compartment works when the setting is OFF.

Movable shelves
All shelves can be moved to cater to your specific requirements.

• Pull the shelf outwards
• Select a suitable position and insert the shelf until fully to ensure the door can seal properly.

Positioning the door balconies
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door balconies can be placed at different heights. To make these adjustments proceed as follows: gradually pull the balcony in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.
Vegetable Drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables.
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in a fridge compartment or at room temperature. Place the frozen food in a dish or bowl to avoid the flowing of condensate water when thaw it in compartment.
Helpful hints and tips
To obtain the best performance:

• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator.
• Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
• Position food so that air can circulate freely around it.

OPERATION

Using the Control Panel
Freezer temperature setting:

• The internal temperature is controlled by a sensor. There are 3 settings (SUMMER, RECOMMENDED and WINTER).
• The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is particularly hot or if the door is left open often.

Important!

• It is recommended the temperature control knob be set at “NORMAL” or “RECOMMENDED”.
• Set the temperature control knob to “SUMMER” in summer or hot days. If the ambient temperature is very high (above 43°C), consider adjusting it to the dotted line on the left.
• Set the temperature control knob to “WINTER” in winter or cold days. If the ambient temperature is very low (below 10°C), consider adjusting it to the dotted line on the right.

Daily Use
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.

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 event of accidental defrosting, for example the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under “rising time”, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooked).
Helpful Hints and Tips
Hints for freezing:

• 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 date food was frozen on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

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 shortest possible time.
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration:
To obtain the best performance:

• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator.
• Ensure food is covered or wrapped, particularly if it has a strong flavour.

Hints for refrigeration:

drawer. For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods/Cold dishes| Should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables| Should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.
Butter and cheese| Should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottle| Should have a cap and should be stored in the balconies on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic| If not packed, must not be kept in the fridge.

CLEANING & CARE

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! Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the electrical outlet.
• 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 vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
• The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.

Note:
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.
• Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. After cleaning, wipe with fresh water and dry thoroughly.
• 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 vacuum cleaner.
• After everything is dry, reconnect the fridge and resume operation.

Defrosting
The evaporator, 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 evaporator, complete defrosting should be carried out as follows:

• Disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet.
• Remove all stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
• Keep the door open placing a basin underneath of the appliance to collect the defrosted water.
• When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly.
• Reconnect the fridge and resume operation.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.
Important! There will be some sound/noise during normal operation (compressor or refrigerant circulation).

mains plug.
Fuse has blown or is defective.| Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Socket is defective.| Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician.
Appliance freezes or cools too much| Temperature is set too cold| Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting temporarily.
The food is not frozen enough.| Temperature is not properly adjusted.| Refer Temperature Setting in the “Operation” section in this user guide.
Door was open for an extended period.| Open the door only as long as necessary.
A large quantity of warm food was placed in the appliance within the last 24 hours.| Turn the temperature regulation to a colder setting temporarily.
The appliance is near a heat source.| Refer in the “Installation” section in this user guide.
Heavy build- up of frost on the door seal.| Door seal is not airtight.| Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer (on a cool setting). At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly.
Unusual noises.| Appliance is not level.| Re-adjust the feet.
The appliance is touching the wall or other objects.| Move the appliance slightly.
A component. e.g., a pipe, on the rear of the appliance is touching another part of the appliance or the wall.| If necessary, carefully bend the component out of the way.

Need more information?
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the assistance needed for a simple set-up.
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References

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