INVENTUM KV1880B Freestanding Fridge Freezer Combination User Manual

INVENTUM KV1880B Freestanding Fridge Freezer Combination

Product Information

The KV1880B is a refrigerator-freezer combination appliance manufactured by Inventum. It is designed to store and preserve food items at the desired temperature. The appliance has a reversible door that can be opened from either the left or right side, depending on the user’s preference. The appliance comes with a user manual that contains safety instructions, product descriptions, usage instructions, tips, cleaning and maintenance guidelines, and troubleshooting procedures.

Product Usage

To reverse the door opening of the KV1880B Koel-vriescombinatie, follow the instructions below:

1. Set the thermostat to 0 and unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Empty all the contents of the appliance, including the shelves.
3. Remove the protective cap on the hinge and disconnect all cable connections.
4. Remove the hinge and hinge cap on the opposite side.
5. Remove the middle hinge on the right side by unscrewing the bolts and setting them aside. Move the hinge to the left side of the appliance.
6. Insert the hinge pin into the hole on the left side of the appliance and secure it with a screw. Connect all cable connections.
7. Place the middle hinge on top of the hinge pin and secure it with bolts.
8. Attach the hinge cap on the opposite side and snap it into place.
9. Attach the protective cap on the hinge.
10. Plug in the appliance and set the desired temperature.

Note:
It is recommended to have two people perform this task. Also, the actual configuration of the appliance may vary depending on the product and distributor’s information.

List of tools

The figures above only serve as illustrations. The actual configuration depends on the product concerned or the information provided by the distributor.

Reversing The Door Opening

It is possible to change the door opening from either the left or the right side. To change the opening direction, please follow these instructions. We recommend you have someone assist you.

Note:
Before reversing the door swing, set the thermostat 0 and unplug the appliance from the mains. Empty the appliance, including the shelves before reversing the door opening.

Attention:
Remove the plug from the socket. Remove all items from the refrigerator, shelves included, before reversing the door opening of the refrigerator.

1. Remove the protective cover on the hinge.
2. Disconnect all cable connections and remove the hinge.
3. Remove the hinge cover on the other side.
4. Remove the middle hinge on the right side by loosening the bolts and put it aside for the moment. Immediately move the white protective caps from the left to the right side and place them on the location where the middle hinge was removed.
5. Carefully remove the lower door by moving it towards you and lifting it off the lower hinge. Place this door on a safe location.
6. On the right bottom side, remove the hinge and the three bolts.
7. Then place the hinge on the left bottom side with the bolts.
8. Place the bottom door against the appliance and make sure the bottom side is properly placed on the bottom hinge. Make sure the door is straight in relation to the exterior of the refrigerator.
9. Mount the middle hinge and accompanying bolts on the left side. Make sure the hinge is placed in the top side of the bottom door. Use the adapter bushes and tighten the bolts. The bottom door has now been mounted.
10. Now place the upper door against the appliance and make sure the bottom side is properly placed on the middle hinge.
11. Connect switches 1 and 2 of the signal cable to one side of the upper hinge and switches 3 and 4 to the other side.
12. Attach the hinge cover and upper cover of the refrigerator door again.
13. Place the protective cover back on the upper hinge.

The figures above only serve as illustrations. The actual configuration depends on the product concerned or the information provided by the distributor.

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
  ---|---
  SN| From 10°C to 32°C
  N| From 16°C to 32°C
  ST| From 16°C to 38°C
  T| From 16°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 of 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 the 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 shortcircuit, fire, and/or electric shock.

Product description

1. Thermostat with lighting
2. Shelf
3. Vegetable drawer
4. Door compartment
5. Freezer drawer
6. Bottle compartment

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, 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 level 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.

Usage

The control unit of the appliance is located on the front of the door. Check that the voltage corresponds with the voltage stated on the information plate and insert the plug in the socket.

A: Temperature setting key

Display

1. Temperature position 1
2. Temperature position 2
3. Temperature position 3
4. Temperature position 4
5. Temperature position 5
6. Temperature position 6 (Super freeze)

Setting the temperature
After switching on the refrigerator, the display (as well as the temperature setting key) will light up for 3 seconds. After that, the refrigerator is automatically set to temperature position 3. Repeatedly press the setting key to set the required temperature. After 15 seconds, the refrigerator will go to the new set selected position.

Standard display
In case of a failure, the LED screen concerned will indicate an error code. If there is no failure, the LED screen will indicate the current temperature position.

Super cooling
The super cooling mode ensures that the appliance cools down rapidly. If too much food is stored in the refrigerator at once, it is possible to switch on the super cooling function. The refrigerator makes the food as cool as possible for a period of 2.5 hours, after which the refrigerator switches back to the pre-set temperature. To activate the supercooling mode, repeatedly press the temperature setting key to select temperature position 6 (supercooling).

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 odors.
• Leave sufficient space between the food to enable air to circulate correctly between them. Similarly, when storing them, avoid putting 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.

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 to close it as soon as possible.
• 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.
• Ice and frost layers increase energy consumption, so clean the appliance as soon as the layer is 3 to 5 mm thick.
• 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 regular 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.

dairy products, cakes, drinks and other foods are not suitable for freezing.
2| (*)-Freezer| ≤-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| ≤-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| ≤-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| ≤-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 ~ 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 ~ +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 ~ +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 ~+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 And Maintenance

Before cleaning the appliance, switch it off by removing the plug from the wall socket. Remove the food from the refrigerator. Clean the inside of the refrigerator. Use warm soapy water with a neutral cleaning agent to prevent nasty smells. Wipe the inside of the refrigerator after cleaning with clean water and properly wipe everything dry. Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours. The shelves and drawers can be removed from the refrigerator easily and washed by hand. These components may never be cleaned in the dishwasher.

For areas in the refrigerator that are difficult to clean, such as small openings or corners, it is recommended to wipe them clean regularly with a soft cloth or brush. If necessary, a tool can be used, such as thin sticks (cocktail sticks, for example), to make sure no dirt can accumulate in these areas. Clean the outside of the refrigerator and the door rubbers with a soft damp cloth. Clean the back of the refrigerator and the surface on which the refrigerator stands at least once a year with a vacuum cleaner so that the ventilation holes remain clean and the refrigerator is able to function as optimally and as energy-efficient as possible.

Do not use hard brushes, steel wool, abrasives (such as toothpaste), organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline products to clean the refrigerator. This could damage the exterior or interior of the appliance. Boiling water and benzene could deform or damage plastic components.

Defrosting
The freezer section of this appliance is free from frost – no frost. If used correctly, no ice will be formed. If an ice layer is created after all, defrost the freezer section when the ice layer has reached a thickness of 3 mm. Remove all products from the freezer section. Store the frozen products in a cool location, packaged in newspapers and blankets. Remove the plug from the socket and keep the door of the cooler section closed while defrosting the freezer section. Defrost the freezer section Defrosting can be accelerated by placing a tray with hot water in the freezer section. Do not use sharp metal objects to scrape the freezer section clean, use a plastic ice scraper. Clean and dry the freezer section. Insert the plug in the socket and set the thermostat to the required setting. Place the frozen products back in the freezer section once it has reached the required temperature.

Warning:
Never remove ice with sharp objects, defrosting sprays, a hair dryer, a heater or something similar.

This could lead to unsafe situations and cause irreparable damage to the appliance.

Replacing the LED lamp
This appliance has been provided with a LED lamp. This lamp lasts for a longer period of time. When the LED lamp in the appliance is broken, you are not able to replace it yourself. Contact the Inventum service department.

Troubleshooting

In case of a failure in the electronic system, the LEDs on the control panel may light up.

Failure code| Cause| Solution
LED 1 and LED 2 light up| Failure temperature sensor cooler section| Contact the Inventum customer service.
LED 1 and LED 3 light up| Failure defrost element freezer section| Contact the Inventum customer service.
LED 1 and LED 4 light up| Failure ambient temperature sensor| Contact the Inventum customer service.
Problem| Cause| Solution
Appliance is not functioning; light does not work| Appliance is not plugged in| Plug the appliance in the socket
Temperature inside the larder is too high or too low| Thermostat has been set incorrectly| Set the thermostat correctly
Air circulation vents are blocked| Clean the ventilation openings
Appliance is excessively noisy| Has the appliance been installed correctly?| Check the installation
Are the pipes at the back touching or vibrating?| Check it and move the appliance forwards

Note:
Gurgling and hissing noises due to expansion in the refrigerant circuit are normal.

Warranty And Service

General terms and conditions of service and warranty

5-year Inventum warranty!

1. Customers enjoy a 5-year full manufacturer’s warranty on all Inventum products.
2. Within this period, a defective product or part, which makes normal functioning of the product or part impossible, will always be repaired free of charge or, if repair is not possible and/or does not provide a solution, replaced (by the same or equivalent product). The assessment of this lies with Inventum.
3. In order to make a claim under the 5-year Inventum warranty you must, within two months after discovering the fault or defect, either return the product to the shop where you bought it, or contact the Inventum customer service department by using the form at www.inventum.eu/service.
4. The warranty period starts from the date stated on the product’s original sales receipt.
5. To invoke the warranty, you must always send a copy of the original proof of purchase with the service request and present the original proof of purchase to the service technician.
6. The 5-year warranty applies only to normal domestic use of Inventum products within the Netherlands.

Warranty exclusions

1. The 5-year Inventum guarantee does not apply in case of: normal wear and tear, consumables, improper use, insufficient or incorrect maintenance, incorrect and/or inexpert assembly and installation of the appliance, repairs by unauthorized third parties, business or commercial use, missing serial number, damage caused by an external cause. This enumeration is not exhaustive.
2. B-choice products and products that have been built-in in a showroom are not covered by the 5-year Inventum warranty. All optical damage such as dents, scratches and slight traces of use are excluded from any warranty.

Reporting malfunctions on Inventum products

1. Faults or defects on Inventum products can be reported by using the service request form on the website www.inventum.eu/service or through the seller of the product.
2. A copy of the original proof of purchase must be included with the request.
3. Inventum’s service department determines whether the product will be repaired or replaced, based on the request and the sales receipt.

Important to know

• Products sent without prior notification will not be accepted. Further to the notification you will be informed by Inventum whether a warranty applies and whether you must return the product.
• The replacement or repair of a defective product, or a part thereof, does not lead to an extension of the original warranty period.
• Products eligible for replacement or repair must be emptied and cleaned.

For a detailed explanation of the warranty conditions and items excluded from them, please visit Inventum’s website www.inventum.eu/algemene- voorwaarden These general warranty and service conditions apply to Inventum brand products purchased after 27 April 2022 and intended for use within the Netherlands. For Inventum products used outside the Netherlands, but within an EU Member State, the warranty rules of that country apply. Inventum provides warranty and service by a white goods technician only in the Netherlands.

As a consumer, you are entitled by law to a properly working product. Does the product break down sooner than you might expect? This means that the product is not in conformity. In that case, the law offers you, the buyer, with a number of legal remedies for your protection. This legal protection is not affected by the above commercial warranty given by Inventum on Inventum products used within the Netherlands.

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References

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