INVENTUM IVR0881S Built-in Freezer Instruction Manual

INVENTUM IVR0881S Built-in Freezer

safety instructions

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

• The appliance is intended solely for domestic use within the home. The appliance is suitable for keeping food. You can also freeze fresh food in the freezer compartment.

• Before plugging into a socket, check that the voltage in your home corresponds with the voltage printed on the bottom of the appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

  • staff kitchen areas, in shops, offices and other working evironments;
  • farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
  • bed and breakfast type environments;
  • catering and similar non-retail applications.

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

• Always carry out regular checks of the appliance and the power cord to ensure no damage is evident. Should there be any signs that the appliance or the power cord is damaged in the slightest degree, the entire appliance should be returned to the Customer Service Department.

• The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons.

• Be careful not to damage the floor when you move the appliance.

• During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable.

• Check the appliance is not positioned near a heat source.

• Keep the vent outlets of the appliance free.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit pipes of the appliance.

• This appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant – you can check this information from the label on the appliance – you should be careful during shipment and installation to prevent your appliance’s cooler elements from being damaged Although R600a is an environmentally and natural gas. As it is explosive, in the event of a leak due to damage to the cooler elements, move your fridge from open flame or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your appliance for your safety.

• Do not re-freeze frozen goods after they have been defrosted. This may cause health issues like food poisoning.

• Install the appliance on a firm and stable surface.

• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated area. The appliance is intended for operation in environments where ambient temperatures fall within the following ranges, depending on the climatic class indicated on the rating label at the back of the appliance. The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the specified range.

• Do not keep any bottles containing fluids which will freeze in the freezer. The freezing may cause the bottles to break.

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means to speed up the defrost process.

• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we suggest you to call an authorized electrician for assistance.

• This appliance is not intended for installation by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
  or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• If this appliance replaces an old fridge with a lock, break or remove the lock befor discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.

• Do not allow children to play or hide inside the appliance – there is a risk of becoming trapped and suffocating.

• This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental skills or a lack of experience or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely, and are fully aware of the consequent risks of use.

• Children must not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless supervised.

• It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repairs that involve the removal of the housing.

• Only use and place the appliance indoors.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter and keep it away from the heated surface.

• Before moving or cleaning the appliance, make sure it is switched of and unplugged.

• For your own safety, only use the accessories and spare parts from the manufacturer which are suitable for the appliance.

• Never unplug it from the socket by pulling on the cable. Always ensure that your hands are dry before handling the plug or power cord.

• Should you decide not to use the appliance anymore, make it inoperative by cutting the power cord after removing the plug from the socket. We also recommend making all potentially dangerous parts of the appliance harmless, particularly for children who might be tempted to play with it.

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns.

• Never immerse any part of the main body, lid, power cord and plug in water or any other liquid to protect against electrical hazards.

• If the appliance is used for other purposes than intended, or is it not handled in accordance with the instruction manual, the full responsibility for any consequences will rest with the user. Any damages to the product or other things are not covered by the warranty.

appliance description

1. Thermostat
2. Freezer compartment with cover
3. Freezer drawers
4. Bottom drawer
5. Adjustable feet
6. Ice scraper

before the first use

Leave the appliance to stand for at least 3 hours before you insert the plug into the socket. Otherwise, you may damage the compressor. Before you use the appliance for the first time, please do as follows: Carefully unpack the appliance and remove all the packaging material. Keep the material (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. Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially in the interior, before use (see Cleaning & Maintenance). The installation procedure is given in the Installation Instructions. The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. The power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must correspond with the details on the rating label of the appliance. The rating label is located on the inside left of the appliance. There can be an odor when you first switch on the appliance. It will disappear after the appliance starts to cool. Install the plastic distance guide by turning it 90° as shown in the figure to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.
To ensure well functioning of your appliance make sure the adjustable front legs are adjusted so your appliance is level and stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them clockwise (or in the opposite direction). This should be done before placing food in the appliance. 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.

how to operate the appliance

THERMOSTAT SETTING The thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartment. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained. Note: rotating the knob beyond position 1 to ““ will stop the appliance.
FREEZER THERMOSTAT SETTING

1. for short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between the minimum and medium position.
2. for long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob to the medium position.
3. for freezing fresh food. The appliance will run for colder temperatures. Set the thermostat on setting 3. The appliance now cools continuously until the set temperature has been reached. Do not place anything in the freezer until the set temperature is reached. This usually takes 2 or 3 hours. Then set the thermostat at the desired setting and place food into the freezer.

FOR A+ MODELS
The freezer compartment, marked with the allows the making of ice cubes.

Attention:
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.

• Never introduce volatile, inflammable or explosive fluids such as alcohol, acetone or petrol because of the risk of explosion.
• A 5 minute delaying function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your appliance, when you take the plug out and then plug it in again to operate it or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your appliance will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.

ACCESSORIES

Ice tray

• Fill the ice tray with water and place it in the freezer compartment.
• After the water has completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to get the ice cubes out of the tray.

food storage in the appliance

FREEZER COMPARTMENT
The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing frozen foods for the period of time on the packaging and for making ice cubes.

• Do not freeze too large an amount of food at one time; the faster the food is frozen, the longer is preserves its qualities.
• Wrap and seal fresh food properly. The packaging should be air tight and shouldn’t leak.
• Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after purchase. Make sure that it doesn’t defrost during transport.
• The length of time you can keep food depends very much on the quality of the food.
• Always mark the date and the content on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time.
• Do not place hot food or evaporating liquids in the freezer.
• Do not store glass bottles or containers with liquids in the freezer they will freeze. The freezing may cause the bottles to break. Highly carbonated drinks can even explode. Never keep lemonade, fruit juice, beer, wine, champagne, etc. in the freezer.
• Once the food is thawed, it must not be refrozen: you must cook it as quickly as possible in order to consume or to freeze it again.
• To avoid the cold air escaping, try not to open the door too often and not leave the door open for a long time.
• In case of a power failure or malfunction, the freezer compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However, avoid opening the door to slow down the temperature rise within the appliance.
• The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing frozen foods are indicated on the packaging. For storing and using, follow the instructions on the packaging. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months.

cleaning & maintenance

Before cleaning the refrigerator always unplug the appliance.
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 to clean them by hand. Do not clean the interior accessories in the dishwasher. Clean the outside of the freezer and the gasket with a soft moist cloth. We recommend that you dus the back of the appliance with a cloth or vacuum cleaner once a year in order to maintain a good output and low energy consumption.
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
Defrost the freezer compartment when the layer of ice reaches a thickness of 3 to 5 mm. Keep the contents of the freezer in a cool place and wrapped in blankets or newspapers. Switch the thermostat off to ““ and unplug the appliance. Defrost the freezer compartment.

You can speed up the defrosting process by placing a bowl of hot water in the freezer.

1. Remove the bottom drawer and place it on the floor aligning it to the front of the freezer.
2. Pull the drain pipe from the back of the wall inside the freezer compartment and place it in the groove on the front side of the floor of the appliance.

Remove water which not flows into the drawer with a sponge. 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. Switch the thermostat on to the right setting. When the freezer compartment reaches its correct temperature, replace the food items.
Warning: Never remove the ice with the aid of sharp objects, defrost sprays, a hair-drier, a heater, or similar items. This may lead to unsafe situations and may cause irreparable damage to the appliance.

TIPS

• High ambient temperatures have a negative effect on energy use. Keep the refrigerator 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 fresh cooked food, make sure the food has cooled at least to room temperature.
• Ice and frost layer 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.
• Keep the condenser on the rear wall always clean, free of dust or any impurities.
• Always consider the instructions, otherwise the energy consumption is substantially higher.

troubleshooting

If your appliance is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following:

– There is a power failure

– The thermostat is set on ●

| – Plug the appliance in

– Check the fuse box

– Set the thermostat on setting 1-5

Temperature inside the freezer 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 touch- ing or vibrating?| Check it and move the appliance forwards

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

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 customer service department via the form at www. invented.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.invented.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 customer service department via the form at www.invented.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 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.invented.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.invented.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 for parts and labour.

4. If you registered the product as described before at www.invented.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. invented.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.invented.eu/service-aanvraag or by calling the customer services department.
2. The costumer 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 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. invented.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 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.

References

• Inventum Huishoudelijke Apparaten - Altijd 5 jaar garantie!
• Inventum Huishoudelijke Apparaten - Altijd 5 jaar garantie!

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