INVENTUM RKV551B Freestanding Retro Fridge Instruction Manual

RKV551B Freestanding Retro Fridge
Instruction Manual

Safety instructions

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Never cover the ventilation openings.

• Make sure the cooling pipes do not get damaged.

• 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,  depending on the climate class found on the information plate on the back of the appliance.
  Climatic class| Ambient temperature
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  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 store explosive or highly flammable substances in the appliance. The vapors 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.

• 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.
  Note: Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

• 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 use 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.

• Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by skilled persons. It is dangerous to perform a repair whereby the base unit of the appliance must be opened.

• Only use and store the appliance indoors.

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

• 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.

• The appliance cannot be used with a timer or separate remote control.

• This appliance is only suitable for household use. 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.

• If you decide not to use the appliance anymore due to a defect, we recommend cutting off the cord after removing the plug from the wall socket. Household appliances are not normal waste. Take the appliance to the waste processing department concerned in your municipality.

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.
Refrigerants and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged 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 short circuit, fire, and/or electric shock.

Appliance description

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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, carefully check it for external damage that may have occurred 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 the left and right to level the appliance.
• Turn the adjustable feet clockwise to raise the appliance.
• Turn the adjustable feet counter-clockwise to lower 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.

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, possibly 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 climate class of the appliance. When installing the appliance in an 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
The appliance features internal controls. Check whether the thermostat is off [OFF]. 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

The control unit of the appliance is located on the inside. Check that the thermostat is off [OFF]. Check that the voltage corresponds with the voltage stated on the information plate and insert the plug in the socket.
Adjusting the temperature
By means of the thermostat, you are able to switch on the appliance and change the temperature in the refrigerator. The possible positions of the thermostat:

Set the temperature with the thermostat knob and select a position between COLD and COLDER. We recommend setting the appliance to the NORMAL position. The appliance will now cool continuously until the set temperature has been reached. Allow the appliance to reach the set temperature, before filling it with food. Usually, this will take 2 to 3 hours. After that, you can set the thermostat to the required position and fill the appliance with food.
To switch off the appliance, set the thermostat to the [OFF] position and remove the plug from the socket.

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 refrigerator.
• 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 each other.
• Do not place food items in contact with the cold wall at the back of the appliance. The shelves have a stop to avoid this.
• 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.

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 closing 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 freshly 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 in 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 ice cream, and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-start compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

Order| Compartments TYPE| Target storage temp. (°C]| Appropriate food
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1| Fridge| +2 g +8| Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cakes, drinks and other foods are not suitable for freezing.
2| (sit -Freezer| g-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| g-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| g-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| 5-6| 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 g 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 g +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 g +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 g+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 it off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mold from 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 & maintenance

CLEANING THE LARDER
Frost settles on the rear wall of the cooling compartment. It is removed automatically.
During the defrosting, the condensate, which can contain contaminants may clog the water discharge opening. Should it occur, carefully unclog the water discharge opening with the cleaning plug.

• Turn the thermostat off [OFF] and unplug the appliance.
• Open the door and remove the food. Keep the contents of the larder in a cool place and wrapped in blankets or newspapers.
• Clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm water and a neutral detergent to prevent any bad smells from 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, the glass shelves, and the door compartments 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 to the right setting. When the larder reaches its correct temperature, replace the food items.

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, you can replace it yourself.

Troubleshooting

whether the plug is properly inserted into the socket – check whether the power cable of the appliance is not damaged
– check whether there is voltage in the socket, by plugging another appliance, e.g. a night lamp
– check whether the appliance is switched on by setting the thermostat to a position above 3.
The interior lighting does not work.| The bulb is loose or blown or the appliance is not plugged in.| Check the section above for solutions or replace the bulb.
The temperature inside the appliance is not low enough or too high| Incorrect setting of the thermostat.| – reset the thermostat to a higher position
The ambient temperature is higher or lower than the climate range from the table with technical specifications.| The appliance is adapted to operation in the climate range from the table with technical specifications.
The appliance is located in a sunlit place or near heat sources.| Move the appliance to another place. Observe the guidelines contained in the manual.
Too much warm food loaded at a time.| Wait 72 hours until the food becomes cooled and the required temperature is reached inside the compartment.
The air circulation at the back of the appliance is obstructed.| Move the appliance min.10 cm away from the wall.
The door of the larder is opened too often and/or remains open for too long.| Reduce the frequency of opening the door and/or shorten the time when door remains open.
The door does not close completely.| Place the food and containers so that they would not interfere with the closing of the door.
The compressor is switched on too rarely.| Check whether the ambient temperature is not lower than the climate class.
The door gasket was inserted incorrectly.| Press the gasket in or have it replaced.
The appliance works continuously.| Incorrect setting of the thermostat.| – reset the thermostat to a lower position
Water collects in the lower parts of the appliance.| The water discharge opening is clogged.| Clean the discharge opening with the cleaning plug.
The internal air circulation is obstructed.| Place the food and the containers in such a way as that they do not touch the rear wall of the refrigerator.
The appliance generates unusual noises| Incorrect leveling of the appliance.| Level the appliance properly.
The appliance is touching furniture and/or other objects.| Place the appliance at a location that ensures proper clearance around it.

Certain sounds can be heard during normal use of the appliance, which do not affect its correct operation.
Sounds, which can be easily prevented :

• noise caused by the appliance which is not level – adjust the position with the adjustable turn-in front feet. Alternatively, place pads made of soft material under the rear rollers, especially when the appliance is placed on tiles.
• touching the adjacent piece of furniture – move the refrigerator away.
• creaking of the drawers or shelves – take out and put back the drawer or shelf.
• sounds of clinking bottles – move bottles apart.
  Sounds heard during normal use are mainly due to the operation of the thermostat, compressor (switching on) and cooling system (thermal expansion and contraction of the radiator caused by flow of the cooling agent).

Product fiche

| Inbar
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Model number| RKV5518
Type refrigerator/freezer| refrigerator
Category| 1
Energy efficiency class| F
Energy consumption (Aec) In kWh per year| 175 kWh
Nett capacity – total| 116 liters
Nett capacity – cooler section| 100 liters
Climate class| N/ST
Noise emission dB(A)| 39 dB
Appliance type| free-standing
Cohstmedon.|
Colour| black
Number of doors| 1
Reversible door opening| no
Number of shelves| 2
Total number of door compartments/bottle racks| 3
Free of CFC/HFC| free
Type of coolant| R600a
Number of compressors| 1
Technical data|
Dimension (wxdxh) in cm| 56.2 x 53 x 84
Nett weight in kg| 25.1 kg
Gross weight in kg| 27.5 kg
Electrical connected load [W]| 55 w
Mains voltage [VI/mains frequency [Hz]| 220-240V- 50Hz
Length of connection cord (m)| 2.
Plug type| VDE plug 90°

Note: On the information plate you will also find the technical data of the appliance.

General terms and conditions of service and warranty

We do not need to remind you of the importance of service. After all, we develop our products to a standard so that you can enjoy them for many years, without any concerns.  If, nevertheless, there is a problem, we believe you are entitled to a solution straight away. Hence our products come with an exchange service, on top of the rights and claims  you are entitled to by law. By exchanging a product or part, we save you time, effort and costs.
2-year full manufacturer’s warranty

1. Customers enjoy a 2-year full manufacturer’s warranty on all Inventum products. Within this period, a faulty product or part will always be exchanged for a new model, free  of charge. In order to claim under the 2-year full manufacturer’s warranty, you can either return the product to the shop you bought it from or contact the Inventum  costumer service department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag.
2. The 2-year warranty period starts from the date the product is bought.
3. In order to claim under the warranty, you must produce a copy of the original receipt.
4. The warranty applies only to normal domestic use of Inventum products within the Netherlands.

5-year Inventum warranty

1. Inventum offers a 5-year warranty on most large domestic appliances and a selection of small domestic appliances. This 5-year Inventum warranty consists of a 2-year full manufacturer’s warranty, extended by a further 3-year warranty. The only thing you need to do to qualify for the 3-year extended warranty is to register the product within  45 days of purchase. You can read more about registering the product in the following paragraph.

2. In accordance with the 5-year Inventum warranty provisions, a faulty product or part will always be exchanged for a new model during the first 2 years under the warranty.  During the 3rd to 5th year under the warranty, you will only pay the costs of exchange.
   The current costs of exchange are listed at www.inventum.eu/omruilkosten.

3. In order to claim under the 5-year Inventum warranty, you can either return the product to the shop you bought it from or contact the Inventum costumer service department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag.

4. The 5-year warranty period starts from the date the product is bought.

5. In order to claim under the warranty, you must produce a copy of the original receipt.

6. The warranty applies only to normal domestic use of Inventum products within the Netherlands.

Product Registration

1. The 3-year extended warranty is easy to obtain, free of charge, by registering the product within 45 days of purchase, via the website www.inventum.eu/garantie- registratie.  If you did not register the product within 45 days of purchase, you can still do so up to 2 years after the purchase date. However, there will be a charge. The one-off registration charge is € 89 for each separate product. Registration is possible only for products that are subject to the 5-year Inventum warranty. Whether the product qualifies for the 5-year Inventum warranty is stated in the product user manual and in the product information sheet, on Inventum’s website.

2. The warranty period always starts from the date the product is bought. If the product is registered for the extended warranty at a
   a later date, the warranty period still starts from the original date of purchase.

3. The 3-year extended warranty can only be applied for if you are in the possession of a copy of the original receipt and the Inventum

5-year warranty certificate.
Large domestic appliances

1. Breakdowns or faults in large domestic appliances (separate and built-in white goods) can be registered via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag, by calling the  Inventum customer service department or in the store where you bought the device. The telephone number of the customer service department can be found at  www.inventum.eu.
2. In the event of breakdowns or faults in large domestic appliances, Inventum will have the option to have a service engineer inspect the faulty device onsite at the customer in the Netherlands and to carry out repairs, there and then. The Inventum customer service department can also decide to have the device exchanged.
3. If you suffer a breakdown or fault in a large domestic appliance during the first 2 years from the date of purchase, Inventum will not charge any costs for the exchange, call- out or parts and labor.
4. If you registered the product as described before at www.inventum.eu/garantie-registratie and you subsequently report a breakdown of a large domestic appliance in the 3rd  to 5th year of the date of purchase, the 5-year Inventum warranty applies and the device will be repaired or exchanged, free of charge. In the event of a repair or exchange of the device, you only pay the costs of the exchange. The current costs of exchange are listed at www.inventum.eu/omruilkosten. If you did not register the product,  the 3-year extended warranty does not apply.
5. When reporting a breakdown or fault, a service engineer will contact the customer within 1 working day in order to make an appointment. When the report is made in a  weekend or during a public holiday, this will be the next working day.
6. If you report a breakdown or fault via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag, you will be kept informed of the progress via mobile messages and e-mail.
7. The warranty period starts from the date the product is bought.
8. In order to claim under the warranty, you must produce a copy of the original receipt and the Inventum 5-year warranty certificate.
9. The warranty applies only to normal domestic use of Inventum products within the Netherlands.

Breakdowns or faults outside the warranty period

1. Breakdowns or faults in small or large domestic appliances outside the warranty period can be reported to the customer services department via the form at  www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag or by calling the customer services department.
2. The customer services department may ask you to send the product for inspection or repair. The costs of dispatch will be at your expense.
3. The inspection to establish whether the repair is possible involves a charge. You need to grant your permission for this, in advance.
4. In the event of a large domestic appliance, Inventum, at your request, can send out a service engineer. In that case, you will be charged the call-out costs, as well as parts and labor.
5. In the event of an instruction to repair, the repair costs must be paid in advance. In the event of a repair by a service engineer, the costs of the repair must be settled with the engineer onsite, preferably by means of PIN payment.

Warranty exclusions

1. The following is excluded from the aforesaid warranties:
   • normal wear and tear;
   • improper use or misuse;
   • insufficient maintenance;
   • failure to comply with the operating and maintenance instructions;
   • unprofessional installation or repairs by third parties or the customer himself;
   • non-original parts used by the customer;
   • use for commercial or business purposes;
   • removal of the serial number and/or rating label.

2. In addition, the warranty does not apply to normal consumer goods, such as:
   • dough hooks, baking tins, (carbon) filters, etc.;
   • batteries, bulbs, carbon filters, fat filters etc.;
   • external connection cables;
   • glass accessories and glass parts such as oven doors;
   • and similar items.

3. Transport damage not caused by Inventum is also excluded. Therefore, inspect your new device before starting to use it. If you detect any damage, you must report this to the store where you purchased the product within 5 working days, or to the Inventum customer service department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag. If transport damage is not reported within this period, Inventum does not accept any liability in this respect.

4. The following are excluded from warranty and/or replacement: faults, loss of, and damage to the device as a result of an event that is normally insured under the home contents insurance.

Important to know

1. The replacement or repair of a faulty product, or a part thereof, does not lead to an extension of the original warranty period.
2. Parts that have been replaced, packaging material, and exchanged devices are taken back by the service engineer and become the property of Inventum.
3. If a complaint is unfounded, all costs arising from it will be at the customer’s expense.
4. Following the expiry of the warranty period, all costs of repair or replacement, including administration costs, dispatch, and call-out charges, will be charged to the customer.
5. Inventum cannot be held liable for damage as a result of devices built in incorrectly.
6. Inventum cannot be held liable for damage caused by external events unless this liability arises from mandatory statutory provisions.
7. These warranty and service provisions are governed by Dutch law. Disputes will be settled exclusively by the competent Dutch court.

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