Vintage VIRC330 RETRO-COOLER User Manual

Vintage VIRC330 RETRO-COOLER

Dear Customer

thank you for having purchased our Retro Cooler. You have made a good choice. Your Vintage® Industries Retro Cooler has been developed for domestic use and is a quality product that combines the highest technical demands with ease of use in practice, which is used to the total satisfaction of their owners over the whole of Europe.

Introduction

This appliance corresponds to the applicable EC safety regulations relating to electrical equipment. It has been produced and assembled according to the current prior art. Before you start up the appliance, read through this operation manual thoroughly. They contain important instructions for the operation and maintenance of the appliance. Incorrect use of the appliance may cause damage. Keep the directions for use so that they can be referred to at a later date. Pass them on to any subsequent owners. Should you have any questions on matters which are not described in sufficient detail for you in this operation manual, please contact Customer Service.

Important information for use and safety

Safety instructions

All of the safety instructions given in this operation manual are provided with a warning symbol. They provide early warning of possible dangers. This information must be read and followed without fail.

Explanation of the safety instructions

• WARNING: denotes a dangerous situation that could lead to serious injury or death if not observed!
• BEWARE: denotes a dangerous situation that could lead to slight or moderate injury if not observed!
• IMPORTANT: denotes a situation that could cause considerable damage to property or the environment if not observed.

General safety instructions

• In an emergency, remove the plug from the socket immediately.

WARNING: Hold the plug by the electric cable when plugging in, and never pull it out with damp or wet hands. Electric shock is life-threatening!

• Do not pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.
• Pull the plug out of the socket before any cleaning or maintenance intervention.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• If cables or plugs are damaged, the appliance must no longer be used.
• Apart from the cleaning and maintenance work described in this operation manual, the appliance must not be interfered with in any way. Any action taken contrary to these directions may lead to loss of the warranty.

WARNING: Children must not play with or in the appliance.

Unpacking the appliance

The packaging must be undamaged. Check the refrigerator for any damage that has occurred during transportation. Under no circumstances plug in a damaged appliance. If damage has occurred, please contact the supplier.

WARNING

• Items of packaging (e.g. films, polystyrene) may be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation!
• Keep packaging materials away from children.

Disposal of packaging materials

• Ensure that they are disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Removal of transportation protection elements

• The appliance and some of the interior fittings are protected for transportation.
• Remove all adhesive tape. Adhesive residues can be removed using a cleansing spirit.
• Remove all adhesive tape and items of packaging from the interior of the appliance.

Reversible doors

NOTE

• reversing the door hinge is only possible for a door without handle.
• All parts removed should be kept safely. You will require these for the reinstallation of the door.

Reversing glass doors (Kingston XR and Miami XR)

You will need to tilt the Fridge backward to access the lower hinge which holds the screws. Do not tilt more than 45 degrees and do not lay the fridge flat on its side.

1. Remove the top plastic hinge cover and set it aside.
2. Unscrew the 3 screws from the metal bracket and set them aside. Carefully remove the door and place it on a cushioned surface.
3. Remove the plastic insert on the opposite side of the fridge and door. Now fix the top bracket to this side using the screws that were previously removed. Replace the plastic hinge cover.
4. Remove the adjustable foot at the bottom of the fridge and set it aside.
5. Unscrew the two screws holding the bottom door hinge and carefully move it across to the top opposite side. Before fixing it into position fit the doors to the top and bottom hinge (care must be taken as the door will be loose). Once this has been completed screw in the adjustable foot to the opposite side of the fridge.
6. Check that the door opens and shuts correctly after you have completed the reversal process.

The appliance must be upright for a minimum of 24 hours before turning it on.

Reversing the door hinge of Miami (VIRC60)

The door can be opened from left to right and vice versa. Should you wish to change the opening direction, please follow these instructions.

1. Support the door from the bottom
2. Remove the six screws that affix the two spacers to the cabinet frame
3. Place the door flat on a padded surface to prevent scratching
4. Remove the six hinge screws that affix the hinges to the doo
5. Remove the blanking plugs from the opposite side and use them to plug the holes exposed by the removal of the hinge.
6. Screw the hinges on the opposite side of the door.
7. Pick the door up and carefully align with the cabinet holes.
8. Screw the remaining six screws into both hinges and the two spacers into the cabinet to secure the door.

Door handle installation
The door handle comes unattached due to packaging restrictions. It is easily attached following the instructions below.

1. Fix the two screws (a) on the door.
2. Put the metal handle (b) over the two fixed screws, matching the two holes in the handle.
3. Fasten the other two screws (c) at the bottom of the handle.

Description of the appliance

Havanna (VIRC330)

1. Cabinet
2. Door hinge of freezer box
3. Door hinge washer
4. Door hinge
5. Lock of freezer box
6. The fastener of the freezer box
7. Freezer box handle
8. Door gasket of freezer box
9. Outside and inside door of freezer box
10. Solid door
11. Door gasket
12. Door shelf
13. Metal door handle
14. Door shelf strip
15. Door switch
16. Salad drawer
17. Feet
18. Glass shelf (upper)
19. Front trim strip for glass shelf
20. Back trim strip for glass shelf
21. Wine shelf
22. Glass shelf (lower)
23. Power cord

Havanna Club (VIRC220)

1. Cabinet
2. Door hinge washer
3. Door hinge
4. Evaporator fan
5. Evaporator fan installation plate
6. Fan guard
7. Ceiling light
8. Lampshade
9. Controller knob
10. Door gasket
11. Door shelf
12. Handle
13. Shelf
14. Small feet
15. Bottom door hinge
16. Fan switch
17. Big feet
18. Power cord

Kingston (VIRC160)

1. Controller
2. Controller socket
3. Light switch
4. Socket
5. Evaporator fix plate 1
6. Lamp
7. Controller knob
8. Lampshade
9. Sensor sleeve
10. Evaporator fix plate 2
11. Evaporator
12. Cabinet
13. Upper glass shelf
14. Door hinge
15. Front trip strip for glass shelf
16. Door hinge washer
17. Bottom glass shelf
18. Feet
19. Wine rack
20. Salad drawer
21. Dry filter
22. Drip tray
23. Compressor
24. Compressor installation plate
25. Power cord
26. Guard rail
27. Door gasket
28. Door
29. Handle

Kingston XR (VIRC155)

1. Cabinet
2. Door hinge washer
3. Door hinge
4. LED light
5. Sensor sleeve
6. Plastic cover
7. Light switch
8. Controller knob
9. Controller socket
10. Controller
11. Upper shelf
12. Glassdoor
13. Gasket
14. Lower shelf
15. Evaporator
16. Feet

Miami (VIRC60)

1. Cabinet
2.  Door hinge washer
3. Door hinge
4. Evaporator
5. Door gasket
6. Upper shelf bar
7. Door
8. Lower shelf bar
9. Shelf
10. Front feet
11. Drip tray
12. Compressor
13. Compressor installation plate
14. Dry filter
15. Power cord
16. Internal wiring
17. Sensor sleeve
18. Controller cover
19. Controller
20. Controller knob
21. Controller shell

Miami XR (VIRC55)

1. Cabinet
2. Door hinge washer
3. Door hinge
4. Evaporator
5. Door gasket
6. Glassdoor
7. Shelf
8. Front feet
9. Drip tray
10. Compressor
11. Compressor installation plate
12. Dry filter
13. Power cord
14. Internal wiring
15. Sensor sleeve
16. Controller cover
17. Controller
18. Controller knob
19. Controller shell

Technical details

Model

(Model No)

| Havanna

VIRC330)

| Havanna Club

(VIRC220)

| Kingston

(VIRC160)

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Climate classification| ST| ST| ST
Foam Agent| Cyclopentane| Cyclopentane| Cyclopentane
Volume| 281 L| 208 L| 115 L
Protection Class| 1| 1| 1
Voltage| 220 -240 V~ 220 -240 V| 220 -240 V~| 220 -240 V~
Frequency| 50 Hz| 50 Hz| 50 Hz
Rated Current| 0,5 A| 0,5 A| 0,5 A
Power| 110 W| 110 W| 110 W
Lamp Power| 1 W| 1 W| 10 W
Energy Consumption| ~0.44 kWh / 24 h| ~0.38 kWh / 24 h| ~0.3 kWh / 24 h
Refrigerant| R600a (38 g)| R600a (30 g)| R600a (17 g)
Dimensions H × W × D| 152,5 × 61,0 × 63,0 cm| 152,4 × 61,0 × 50,8 cm| 83,5 × 55,0 × 58,3 cm
Net weight| 62,5 kg| 49,0 kg| 33,0 kg

Model

(Model No)

| Kingston XR

(VIRC155)

| Miami

(VIRC60)

| Miami XR

(VIRC55)

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Climate classification| N| ST| N
Foam Agent| Cyclopentane| Cyclopentane| Cyclopentane
Volume| 115 L| 48 L| 48 L
Protection Class| 1| 1| 1
Voltage| 220 -240 V~| 220 -240 V~| 220 -240 V~
Frequency| 50 Hz| 50 Hz| 50 Hz
Rated Current| 0,5 A| 0,5 A| 0,5 A
Power| 110 W| 85 W| 85 W
Lamp Power| 10 W| –| –
Energy Consumption| ~0,3 kWh / 24 h| ~0,28 kWh / 24 h| ~0,28 kWh / 24 h
Refrigerant| R600a (17 g)| R600a (17 g)| R600a (17 g)
Dimensions H × W × D| 83,5 × 55,0 × 55,5 cm| 50,0 × 44,0 × 49,8 cm| 50,0 × 44,0 × 47,5 cm
Net weight| 34,0 kg| 16,0 kg| 17,0 kg

All appliance-specific data have been determined by the appliance manufacturer by means of Europe-wide standardized measuring methods under laboratory conditions. These are specified in EN62552. The actual energy consumption of the appliances during use is of course dependent upon the installation site and user behavior, and so may also be higher than the values determined by the appliance manufacturer under standard conditions. The expert is familiar with this context and carries out the tests with special measuring instruments according to the applicable standards.

Circuit diagrams

Havanna (VIRC330)

Havanna Club (VIRC220)

Miami (VIRC160)

Miami XR (VIRC155)

Kingston (VIRC60) / Kingston XR (VIRC55)

• A = power plug
• B = thermostat
• C = motor protector
• D = compressor
• E = starter

Refrigerant

BEWARE

The appliance contains in the refrigerant circuit the refrigerant isobutane (R600a), a highly environmentally compatible natural gas that is inflammable. While transporting and installing the appliance ensure that no parts of the refrigerant circuit are damaged.

Procedure if the refrigerant circuit is damaged

• avoid open fire and ignition sources at all costs
• ensure that the room in which the appliance is located is well ventilated.

Installation

Positioning

The appliance should be located in a well-ventilated and dry room. The ambient temperature affects the power consumption and correct function of the appliance. Sufficient air circulation at the rear wall and the upper edge of the unit must be ensured. For optimum ventilation of the appliance, the minimum ventilation cross-sections must be observed. This means: placing the refrigerator at least 10 cm away from the wall, furthermore, there must be 10 cm space on the right and left and 30 cm above. Use the appliance on a firm and smooth surface.

IMPORTANT

• The appliance must not be exposed to direct solar radiation.
• The appliance must not stand on heating elements, next to a stove or other heat sources.
• The appliance must be positioned so that the mains plug is accessible.
• The appliance may only stand in a location where the ambienttemperature corresponds to the climate classification for which the appliance is designed.

Levelling

• If the bearing surface is uneven the appliance can be balanced with the front feet.
• Turn the foot (34) until the appliance stands firmly on the ground horizontally and without wobbling.

Start-up

Before starting up for the first time

• After transportation, the appliance should be left to stand for at least 24 hours so that the refrigerant can collect in the compressor.
• Non-observance of this may damage the compressor and so lead to the appliance malfunctioning. In such a case the warranty becomes invalid.
• Clean the interior of the refrigerator and all of the accessories to be found here with commercially available, mild cleaning products.

Connecting the appliance to the mains supply

IMPORTANT

• It is imperative that the appliance be earthed according to the directions. For this purpose, the plug of the connecting cable is provided with the appropriate contact.
• Call a specialist electrician if the plug does not fit into the socket. Do not try to force the plug into the socket.
• If you disconnect the appliance from the mains supply, or if a power cut occurs: wait for 5 minutes before you restart the appliance.

Operation

Switching the appliance on

• In order to switch on the appliance push the mains plug into the socket.

Setting the temperature

• The temperature can be set at from 0°C to 10°C. It is set by the knob.

Note: Please note that the temperature will change depending on the ambient temperature (installation site), the frequency of opening the door and the fittings.

IMPORTANT

High room temperatures (such as e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold temperature setting can lead to continuous refrigerator operation. The reason for this is that the compressor has to run continuously in order to maintain the low temperature in the appliance. The appliance is not able to defrost automatically because this is only possible when the compressor is not running (see the defrosting section). Therefore, a thick layer of frost or ice may form on the rear interior wall.

Noises during operation

Normal noises

• Humming the noise is caused by the compressor during operation. It is loud when it switches on or off.
• Liquid noise is caused by the refrigerant circulating in the unit.
• Clicking noises the temperature regulator switches the compressor on or off.

The storage of food

Arrangement of storage shelves

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

The shelves can withstand the maximum load

VIRC220/VIRC330: 16 kg / VIRC160/VIRC155: 12 kg / VIRC60/VIRC55: 8 Kg

• The glass shelf in the lower part of the appliance above the vegetable tray should always remain in the same position to ensure correct air circulation.
• The glass shelves are height-adjustable. Pull the glass storage shelves as far forward as possible until they can be swung up or down and removed.

Correct storage

For optimum use of the device, we recommend the following precautions: Use only impeccable food. The period between the purchase and placing of the food into the appliance should be kept as low as possible. Food should always be covered or packaged, in the cold room in order to avoid drying out and odor or taste transfer to other items to be chilled.

The following are suitable for packaging

• Food containers and films suitable for foodstuffs
• Special hoods made of plastic with elastic
• Aluminum foil
• Open the device only when required and close it as quickly as possible.

Storage of food and beverages in the cooler
The refrigerator is suitable for storing fresh food and beverages.

• Store fresh, packaged goods on the shelves, and fresh fruits and vegetables in the vegetable tray.
• Fruits and vegetables should be cleaned and kept in the vegetable compartment.
• Bananas, potatoes, onions, and garlic should be kept well-packed in the appliance.
• Storage of fresh meat (all types) should only be packaged well in the protective foil in the appliance and for a maximum of 1 to 2 days. Avoid contact with cooked foods.
• Cover foodstuffs before storage (especially foods containing spices). Boiled foods and cold dishes, etc., must be well covered and stored in any position in the appliance.
• Do not place warm food until after cooling into the cooler.
• Place foods in the cooler so that air can circulate freely.
• Place bottles in the bottle compartment in the interior door. Don‘t compartment could be detached from the door.

WARNING: Do not store explosive materials or aerosol cans with combustible propellants such as butane, propane, pentane, eg. in the cooler. Corresponding spray cans are recognizable by a flame symbol. Any gases that may escape can be ignited by electrical components. FIRE HAZARD!

Storage of food in the freezer compartment

The freezer compartment is suitable for the long-term storage of frozen goods and for the freezing of fresh, impeccable food.

• Keep alcoholic drinks only tightly closed and standing. Please observe the instructions of the beverages manufacturer.
• Don‘t freeze too large quantities at once. Foods have the best quality when fast-frozen to the core. The temperature during the freezing phase can be regulated by the temperature control in the cooling section.
• Don‘t freeze any food that has ever been thawed.

WARNING

• Do not store any carbonated or foaming beverages, beer, champagne, coke, etc. EXPLOSIVE!
• Don‘t store plastic bottles in the freezer compartment.
• Do not eat foods that are still frozen.
• Don‘t give ice cream directly from the freezer compartment to children. Cold can cause injuries to the mouth.
• Contact with frozen food, ice, and metal parts inside the freezer compartment can cause burn-like symptoms in very sensitive skin. FREEZER BURN HAZARD!

Storing frozen products and freezing fresh food

• Units with compartments marked with the symbol are used to store frozen products for a maximum period of one month.
• Appliances marked with the symbol are suitable for storing frozen products, but not for freezing fresh foodstuffs.
• To store frozen products, make sure they were stored correctly and the cold chain hasn‘t been interrupted.
• In case of a power failure, please leave the door closed, the frozen goods can exceed several hours.
• Not suitable for freezing are whole eggs in a bowl, leaf salad, radish, sour cream and mayonnaise.

Defrosting / Switching off

During the cooling and defrosting phases a thin layer of ice or drops of water form on the inner wall. The condensation water flows into a collecting tray and evaporates. Please ensure that the outflow channel is not blocked. It can be cleaned carefully with a pipe cleaner. Your refrigerator does have automatic defrosting, but if a thicker layer of ice forms in-side the appliance – if you occasionally defrost it by hand – proceed as described under point 12.1. Optionally, in order to accelerate defrosting you can place a bowl with hot water in the appliance or use a hairdryer.

Maintenance

Cleaning and care

If the appliance is dirty, proceed as follows:

1. Before beginning with repair or cleaning works make sure the device has been disconnected from the power socket (pull the power plug!!!) and has cooled down.
2. Clean the interior (including the rear wall and bottom) with warm water and a mild cleaning product. Do not use any aggressive cleaning products!
3. Dry all surfaces carefully.
4. After cleaning reconnect the refrigerator to the mains supply.
5. Never clean the appliance with steam cleaning equipment.
6. Regularly clean the refrigerator and aslo check the condensation water outflow hole.
7. If the light is damaged, it must be replaced with the same size, power, and shape one.

Repairs

WARNING

• Repairs to electrical appliances may only be carried out by an expert qualified to do so. A repair carried out incorrectly or unprofessionally puts the user at risk and leads to the warranty becoming invalid!
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

What to do if… Solutions to problems

The design of the appliance guarantees interruption-free operation and long working life. If nevertheless, a fault does occur during operation, check whether this can be traced back to an operating error. Any subsequent faults can be eliminated by yourself by checking the possible causes:

Has the fuse in the socket been triggered?

| Insert the mains plug correctly in the mains socket, switch on the fuse, if required call for expert assistance.
The appliance is noisy when operating| Is the appliance standing vertically or horizontally?| Adjust the appliance

using the feet.

The flow noises in the refrigerant circuit are normal.

Water is lying on the bottom of the refrigerator| Has the temperature regulator been set correctly?

Is the condensation water channel blocked?

| Correct the temperature regulator setting. Clean the outflow opening with

a pipe cleaner.

The appliance is not cooling correctly| Is the appliance ventilation blocked?| Clear the ventilation slot, and position the appliance freely.

Tips for saving energy

• Do not place the appliance close to stoves, heating elements or other heat sources. With a high ambient temperature, the compressor runs more frequently and for longer. This leads to unavoidable high power consumption.
• Make sure that there is sufficient aeration and ventilation at the appliance base and to the back of the appliance. Ventilation openings must never be covered.
• The door should only remain open for as long as required.
• The door seals of your appliance must be fully intact so that the doors close correctly. Do not set the temperature any lower than required.

Disposal of old appliances

• Ensure that these are disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Make disused old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull the mains plug out of the socket and disconnect the plug from the mains cable.
• This appliance is excellent according to the specifications of the
• European Disposal Regulations 2012/19/EU – WEEE. This ensures that the product is disposed of appropriately. By means of environmentally friendly disposal, you ensure that any damage to health caused by inappropriate disposal is avoided.
• The bin symbol on the product or the accompanying papers indicates that this appliance is not to be treated like a household waste. Instead, it should be taken to the collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Disposal must be undertaken according to the respective locally applicable regulations.

For further information please contact your local authority or disposal company.

Customer Service

• If a fault can not be eliminated by following the instructions given above, please call Customer Service.
• In such a case do not carry out any further work yourself, especially to the electrical parts of the appliance.
• Do not open the door unnecessarily often so as to avoid the loss of cold.

Customer Service address Germany

• EGS GmbH Customer phn No: +49 (0) 29 44 / 97 16-6
• Dieselstraße 1 Fax: +49 (0) 29 44 / 97 16-77
• D-33397 Rietberg E-Mail: kontakt@egs-gmbh.de

EU / World: Contact the manufacturer or your local de aler

• Vintage-Industries phn No: +49 (0) 2154 484 60-0
• Hans-Böckler-Str. 8 Fax: +49 (0) 2154 484 60-20
• D-47877 Willich E-Mail: Info@Vintage-Industries.de

Please have the following information ready for the Customer Service

• Full address and telephone no.
• Appliance type and serial number
• Description of the fault
• Proof of purchase

Terms of the warranty

Terms of the warranty

• As a buyer of a Vintage Industries® appliance, you are entitled to the legal guarantees from the purchase contract with your dealer.

Validity period

The warranty is valid for 24 months (proof of purchase is to be presented) from the invoice date. During the first 6 months any faults of the appliance will be eliminated free of charge. It is a prerequisite that the appliance is accessible without any particular effort for repairs. If claims are made according to the warranty, the warranty is not extended either for the appliance or for the newly fitted parts.

For commercial use

For commercial use (Hotels, Restaurants, e.g.) or in case of joint use by several households the warranty is valid for 12 months (proof of purchase is to be presented) from the invoice date. During the first 6 months, any faults of the appliance will be eliminated free of charge. It is a prerequisite that the appliance is accessible without any particular effort for repairs. If claims are made according to the warranty, the warranty is not extended either for the appliance or for the newly fitted parts.

Scope of fault elimination

Within the specified periods we shall eliminate any faults of the appliance which can evidently be traced back to incorrect function or material faults. Replacedparts become our property.

The following are excluded

Normal wear and tear, intentional or negligent damage, damage which occurs due to non-observation of the Operation manual, inappropriate positioning or installation or due to connection to the wrong power supply, damage arising from the effect of chemicals or electrothermal factors of from other abnormal environmental conditions, damage to glass, paint or enamel and any differences in color, as well as defective lamps and LED. We will not provide any services either if – without our special, written approval – work has been carried out on the Vintage® Industries appliance by non-authorized people or parts from a different origin have been used. This restriction does not apply to fault-free work carried out by a qualified expert using our original parts in order to adapt the appliance to the technical protective regulations of a different EU country.

Scope

Our warranty is applicable to appliances that have been purchased in an EU country and which are being operated in the Federal Republic of Germany. For appliances that have been purchased in an EU country and have been brought into a different EU country, services are provided within the framework of the respective warranty terms which are normal in that country. There is only an obligation to provide the warranty if the appliance corresponds to the technical regulations of the country in which the claim according to the warranty has been made.For repair work carried out outside of the warranty period the following applies: If an appliance is repaired, the repair invoices are due immediately and are to be paid without delay. If an appliance is examined or a repair that has been started has not been completed, a flat rate will be charged for start-up and work. Advice from our customer advice center is free of charge. If service is required or in order to order spare parts, please contact our Customer Service.

If service is required or in order to order spare parts, please contact us:

• E-Mail: info@vintage-industries.de
• www.Vintage-Industries.de

References

• GmbH.de
• Vintage Industries - Retro-Kühlschrank in verschiedenen Farben
• Vintage Industries - Retro-Kühlschrank in verschiedenen Farben

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