VALBERG N983906 Fridge Freezer Instruction Manual

VALBERG N983906 Fridge Freezer

Product Specifications

• Model: 983906 – 2D NF 249 E X180C
• Brand: VALBERG
• Recommended by: ELECTRO DEPOT
• Climate Class: SN N ST T

Product Usage Instructions

Installing Your New Appliance

Before using the appliance for the first time, follow these steps:

1. Ensure proper ventilation around the appliance.
2. Check the climate class and ambient temperature requirements.
3. Make sure to keep the appliance away from heat sources such as stoves, fires, or heaters.

Adjustable Bottom Feet

Use the provided tools:

• 8mm socket wrench
• Cross-shaped screwdriver
• Thin-blade screwdriver
• Monkey wrench
• 8mm wrench

Note: Before starting, lay the refrigerator on its back on soft foam packaging to avoid damage. Rearrange the door if needed following the steps below.

Reversing The Door

1. Stand the refrigerator upright and remove all door racks.
2. Remove screws and hinge covers to detach the upper door.
3. Lift the upper door carefully and place it on a padded surface.
4. Install the door on the opposite side using the provided screws.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Can I change the direction in which the door opens?
  • A: Yes, you can reverse the door from the right side to the left side following the instructions provided in the manual.
• Q: What tools do I need to adjust the bottom feet?
  • A: You will need an 8mm socket wrench, a cross-shaped screwdriver, a thin-blade screwdriver, a monkey wrench, and an 8mm wrench.

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Product overview

Parts

NOTE:

• Due to unceasing modification of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly different from this instruction manual, but its functions and using methods remain the same.
• To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves, drawers, and baskets on their original positions, as the illustration above.

Product usage

Installing your new appliance

Before using the appliance for the first time, you should be informed of the following tips.

Warning!

• For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• The rollers, which are not castors, should be only used for forward or backward movement. Moving the refrigerator sideways may damage your floor and the rollers.

Ventilation of appliance

Warning!

• In order to improve efficiency of the cooling system and save energy, it is necessary to maintain good ventilation around the appliance for the dissipation of heat. For this reason, sufficient clear space should be available around the refrigerator.
• Suggest: It is advisable for there to be 50mm of space from the back to the wall, at least 100mm from its top, at least 50mm from its side to the wall and a clear space in front to allow the doors to open 125°. As shown in follow diagrams.

Dimension

NOTE:

• This appliance performs well within the climate class T showed in the table below. It may not work properly if being left at a temperature above or below the indicated range for a long period.

• Stand your appliance in a dry place to avoid high moisture.
• Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight, rain or frost. Stand the appliance away from heat sources such as stoves, fires or heaters.

Leveling of appliance

• For sufficient leveling and air circulating in the lower rear section of the appliance, the bottom feet may need to be adjusted. You can adjust them manually by hand or by using a suitable spanner.
• To allow the doors to self-close, tilt the top backwards by 10-15mm.

Tools you will need

NOTE: Before you start lay the refrigerator on its back in order to gain access to the base, you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging the backboard of the refrigerator.

Reversing the door

The side at which the door opens can be changed, from the right side (as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires.

Warning!

When reversing the door, the appliance must not be connected to the mains. Ensure that the plug is removed from the main socket.

1. Stand the refrigerator upright. Open the upper door to take out all door racks (to avoid rack damage) and then close the door.

2. Stand the refrigerator upright, first remove the screw 1  cover  and loose the screw 1 and unscrew the upper hinge cover 2 which is at the top right corner of the refrigerator, and use a putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver to prize the screw hole cover  which is at the top left corner of the refrigerator.

3. Unscrew the flange screws 1 which are used for fixing the right upper hinge part 2. Lift the upper door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it from scratching.
   Note: Please hold the upper door by hand during step 3 to prevent door dropping

4. Remove the upper door and place it on a smooth surface with its panel facing upwards. Loose screws 2, detach part 1, then install part 1 on the left side with screws 2.

5. Loose screws used to fix the middle hinge and remove middle hinge. Then remove the lower door.

6. Place the lower door on a smooth surface with its panel upwards. Loose screws 2, detach part 1. Then install part 1 to corresponding position on left side together with screws 2.

7. Change screw hole covers on middle cover plate from left to right (as shown in figure below).

8. Place refrigerator flatwise, remove part 3 and then loose screws 4. Remove part 2 and part 1.
   Note: washer may stick to lower door

9. Screw out lower hinge, change it to the near hole site, and then screw up and mount washer.

10. Just remount to the step 8, change part 1 to left and part 2 to right and then fix them with screws 4. Finally install part 3.

11. Move the lower door and adjust its position to align lower hole site and upper hinge axis. Turn the middle hinge by 180, change the washer on the axis to the upper side, adjust the middle hinge to the appropriate position and then install it.
    Note: washer may stick to lower door.

12. Screw out the upper hinge axis, turn the upper hinge over and fix axis on it. Then place it at side for use.

13. Just remount to the step 2, change upper hinge cover 3 to left and fix them with screws 2 and then install the screw cover 1. Finally, change screw hole cover 1 to right.

14. Open the upper door, mount door racks and then close it.

Display controls

Please read the temperature regulation method carefully before use, and the compartment temperature of the fridge can be adjusted through the control panel. Usually use the fridge, set the regulator to the middle position. If required, see the following method:

Temperature Setting Recommendation

Unrecommended settings

Important!

Don’t place too much food directly against the air outlet of the temperature sensor part in Wind channel cover of the refrigerator compartment as it affects that the appliance can’t operate correctly.

Using your appliance

Your appliance has the accessories as the description of the appliance” showed in general, with this part of instruction you can have the right way to use them. We recommend that you read through them carefully before using the appliance.

Door rack

• It is suitable for the storage of eggs, canned liquid, bottled drinks and packed food, etc.
• Do not place too many heavy things in the racks.
• Small rack on lower door can be placed at different heights according to your requirements.

Please take food out of the shelf before lifting vertically to reposition.

Shelf in refrigerator chamber

1. There are shelves in refrigerator chamber, and they can be taken out to be cleaned.
2. The crisper is suitable for storage of vegetables and fruit, etc.

Freezer chamber

The freezer chamber is suitable for storage of foods required to be frozen, such as meat, ice.

Caution!

• Do not close refrigerator door when installing deep bracket, It may damage the unit.
• Ensure that drink bottles are not left in the freezer for a longer time than needed as freezing liquid may cause the bottle to break.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning and care

For hygienic reasons the appliance (including exterior and interior accessories) should be cleaned regularly (at least every two months).

WARNING!

• The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning as there is a danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning, switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains socket.

Exterior cleaning

Wipe the control panel with a clean, soft cloth.

• Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of spraying directly on the surface of the appliance. This helps ensure an even distribution of moisture to the surface.
• Clean the doors, handles and cabinet surfaces with a mild detergent and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.

Caution!

• Don’t use sharp objects as they are likely to scratch the surface.
• Don’t use Thinner, Car detergent, Clorox, ethereal oil, abrasive cleansers or organic solvent such as Benzene for cleaning. They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause fire.

Interior cleaning

You should clean the appliance interior regularly. It will be easier to clean when food stocks are low. Wipe the inside of the fridge freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda, and then rinse with warm water using a wrung- out sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and baskets. Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable parts before putting them back into place.

Although this appliance automatically defrosts, a layer of frost may occur on the freezer compartment’s interior walls if the freezer door is opened frequently or kept open too long. If the frost is too thick, choose a time when the freezer is nearly empty and proceed as follow:

1. Remove existing food and accessories baskets, unplug the appliance from the mains power and leave the doors open. Ventilate the room thoroughly to accelerate the process.
2. When defrosting is completed, clean your freezer as described above.

Caution!

Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the freezer compartment. Only after the interior is completely dry should the appliance be switched back on and plugged back into the mains socket.

Door seals cleaning

Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky food and drinks can cause seals to stick to the cabinet and tear when you open the door. Wash seal with a mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry it thoroughly after cleaning.

Caution!

Only after the door seals are completely dry should the appliance be powered on.

Replacing the LED light:

This product contains a light source exempted of energy efficiency class. Light source in this product can only be replaced by qualified professionals. Please contact after-sales service if the light source fails. The light source shall be removed at the end of the product’s useful life, with sorting and recycling done separately.

Warning!

The LED light should be replaced by a competent person. If the LED light is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance.

To replace the LED light, the below steps can be followed:

1. Unplug your appliance.
2. Remove light cover by pushing up and out.
3. Hold the LED cover with one hand and pull it with the other hand while pressing the connector latch.
4. Replace LED light and snap it correctly in place.
5. Install the light cover

Helpful hints and tips

Energy saving tips

We recommend that you follow the tips below to save energy.

• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods in order to conserve energy. Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of heat (Direct sunlight, electric oven or cooker etc).
• Don‘t set the temperature colder than necessary.
• Don’t store warm food or evaporating liquid in the appliance.
• Place the appliance in a well ventilated, humidity free, room. Please refer to Installing your new appliance chapter.
• If the diagram shows the correct combination for the drawers, crisper and shelves, do not adjust the combination as this is designed to be the most energy efficient configuration.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

• Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator or freezer, the internal temperature will increase resulting in the compressor having to work harder and will consume more energy.
• Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavor.
• Place food properly so that air can circulate freely around it.

Hints for refrigeration

• Meat (All Types) Wrap in polythene food: wrap and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. Always follow food storage times and use by dates suggested by manufacturers.
• Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.: They should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: They should be stored in the special drawer provided.
• Butter and cheese: Should be wrapped in airtight foil or plastic film wrap.
• Milk bottles: Should have a lid and be stored in the door racks.

Hints for freezing

• When first starting-up or after a period out of use, let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings before putting food in the compartment.
• Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible to subsequently thaw only the quantity required.
• Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polyethylene food wraps which are airtight.
• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch the food which is already frozen to avoid temperature rise of the latter.
• Iced products, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, will probably cause frost burns to the skin.
• It is recommended to label and date each frozen package in order to keep track of the storage time.

Hints for the storage of frozen food

• Ensure that frozen food has been stored correctly by the food retailer.
• Once defrosted, food will deteriorate rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

Switching off your appliance

If the appliance needs to be switched off for an extended period, the following steps should be taken to prevent mould on the appliance.

1. Remove all food.
2.  Remove the power plug from the mains socket.
3.  Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4.  Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly to allow air to circulate.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase in 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-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

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 preiods, 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 48h; 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.

Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service, please see below.

Warning!

Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you have made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician, authorized service engineer or the shop where you purchased the product.

into the power outlet properly.

•  Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply, replace if necessary.

•  It is normal that the freezer is not operating during the defrost cycle, or for a short time after the appliance is

switched on to protect the compressor.

Odours from the

compartments

| •  The interior may need to be cleaned.

•  Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.

Noise from the appliance| The sounds below are quite normal:

•  Compressor running noises.

•  Air movement noise from the small fan motor in the freezer compartment or other compartments.

•  Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.

•  Popping noise during automatic defrosting.

•  Clicking noise before the compressor starts.

Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below and may need you to check and take action:

•  The cabinet is not level.

•  The back of appliance touches the wall.

•  Bottles or containers fallen or rolling.

The motor runs continuously| It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor, it will need to run more when in following circumstances:

•  Temperature setting is set colder than necessary.

•  Large quantity of warm food has recently been stored within the appliance.

•  The temperature outside the appliance is too high.

•  Doors are kept open too long or too often.

•  After you installing the appliance or it has been switched

off for a long time.

A layer of frost occurs in the compartment| •  Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food and ensure food is placed within the appliance to allow sufficient ventilation. Ensure that door is fully closed. To remove the

frost, please refer to the “Cleaning and care” chapter.

Temperature inside is too warm| •  You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently; or the doors are kept open by some obstacle; or the appliance is located with insufficient clearance at the sides,

back and top.

Temperature inside is

too cold

| •  Increase the temperature by following the “controls panel”

chapter.

tilted back by 10-15mm to allow the doors to self close, or if something

inside is preventing the doors from closing.

References

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