INVENTUM IKV1788S Refrigerator with Freezer Instruction Manual

INVENTUM IKV1788S Refrigerator with 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 environments;
  • 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, contact the Customer Service Department. For your own safety, only use the accessories and spare parts from the manufacturer which are suitable for the appliance.

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

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

• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

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

• Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation, leave a space of at least 4 cm at the back of the appliance.

• 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 aplliance for your safety. Place drinks with a higher alcohol amount vertically and by closing their caps tightly in the cooling compartment.

• Do not re-freeze frozen goods after they have melted. 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.
  Climatic class| Ambient temperature
  ---|---
  SN| From 10°C to 32°C
  N| From 16°C to 32°C
  ST| From 18°C to 38°C
  T| From 18°C to 43°C

• Do not 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.
  Note: Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

• 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.

Legislation requires that all electrical and electronic equipment must be collected for reuse and recycling. Electrical and electronic equipment marked with the symbol indicating separate collection of such equipment must be returned to a municipal waste collection point.

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. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage 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.

appliance description

• A. Refrigerator compartment
• B. Freezer compartment

1. Thermostat and interior light
2. Fan
3. Glass shelves
4. Glass shelve on vegetable drawer
5. Vegetable drawer
6. Bottle rack
7. Door racks
8. Freezer storage box
9. Freezer drawer
10. Freezer drawer
11. Ice cube holder
12. Ice scraper
13. Egg holder

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, possible 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.
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 with the door open.

how to operate the appliance

ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE
With the temperature adjusting knob you are able to adjust the appliances temperature. Also use the adjusting knob to activate the Supercool function .

The standard setting of the temperature is the middle point.
The appliance will cool continuously until the set temperature has been reached. Allow the appliance to reach the required temperature with no food in the larder. Usually this will take 2 to 3 hours. After that, you can set the required temperature and fill the refrigerator with food.
Repeatedly press the knob until the indicator light of the required temperature lights up. It may be set to any value ranging from MIN to MAX and supercool mode. As you press temperature set button from MIN to MAX, the temperature decreases. If you press the adjusting knob until the indicator light of supercool lights up, it will start to flash after 3 seconds. supercool is now active.
ALARM
If there is a problem with the refrigerator, the indicator light for the alarm will light up. Check what the problem could be
in chapter 7.
SUPERCOOL
When can supercool be used?

• If you want to cool large quantities of food
• If you want to cool food quickly
• If you want to store seasonal vegetables properly for a longer period of time
• Press the adjusting knob until the indicator light for supercool lights up. The light will remain on as long as supercool remains active.
• In order to make optimum use of the supercool setting, you must activate it 6 hours before placing the fresh food in the larder.
• You can deactivate supercool by pressing the adjusting knob once more.
  supercool is deactivated automatically after 6 hours or when the temperature gets below 2°C.

Attention:
The ambient temperature, the temperature of the recently stored food and the frequency by means of which the door is opened, have an effect on the temperature in the larder. Take this into account when adjusting the temperature.

• supercool is deactivated automatically after 6 hours or when the thermostat sensor gets below 2°C.
• You should never place hazardous, highly flammable or explosive substances such as alcohol, acetone or petrol in the larder, because there will be a hazard of explosion.
• A 5 minute delay function is used to prevent damage to the larder’s compressor when you remove the plug and insert it in the socket again to switch on the larder or during a power interruption. You larder starts working normally after 5 minutes.

The freezer compartment, marked with the symbol, is used for storing frozen food and freezing fresh or cooked food. It also allows the making of ice cubes.

Freshness instructions

When the slide for air humidity is closed, fresh vegetables and fruit can be stored for a longer period of time.
If the vegetable drawer is completely full, the slide for air humidity at the front of the vegetable drawer must be opened.
In this way you regulate the air and the air humidity in the vegetable drawer, so that the storage time is increased.
If you see condensation on the glass plate above the vegetable drawer, you must open the slide for air humidity.

MAXI FRESH
By means of the Maxi Fresh technology, ethylene and other unpleasant odours in the vegetable drawer are absorbed. This means that food can be stored for a longer period of time. Ethylene is a biological product that is naturally released from fresh food such as vegetables and fruit.

• The Maxi Fresh must be cleaned once per year.
• Take the Maxi Fresh holder from the vegetable drawer and remove the back of the holder in the direction of the arrow as shown here.
• Clean the filter by placing it in an oven for 2 hours at 65°C.
• The filter may not be cleaned with water or any detergent.

When the filter needs replacing or when you have lost the filter, you can buy a new one from the Inventum webshop: https://www.inventum.eu/onderdelen/

ACCESSORIES

• 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

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
The refrigerator compartment is used for storing fresh food for a few days.

• Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. Leave some space around the food to allow the air to circulate.
• Do not place hot food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator.
• Never introduce volatile, inflammable or explosive fluids such as alcohol, acetone or petrol because of the risk of explosion.
• Always store food in closed containers or wrapped. To reduce humidity and avoid formation of frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator.
• Meat of all types, wrapped in packages, is recommended to be placed on the glass shelf just above the vegetable drawer, where the air is cooler.
• You can put the fruits and vegetables into the vegetable drawer without the packaging.
• To avoid the cold air escaping, try not to open the door too often and not leave the door open for a long time.

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 store glass bottles or containers with liquids in the freezer which 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 again.
• 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.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significatn increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making icecream 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 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 48 h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
  WARNING – Food needs to be packed in bags before putting into the refrigerator, and liquids need to be packed in bottles or capped containers to avoid the problem that the product design structure is not easy to clean.

cleaning & maintenance

Before cleaning the refrigerator always unplug the appliance.
Remove the food. Clean the interior of the appliance. Simply remove the shelves, drawers and door compartments to clean them by hand. Do not clean the interior accessories in the dishwasher. Use warm water and a neutral detergent, such as baking soda, to prevent any bad smells occurring. Use two tablespoons and a quart liter of warm water. After cleaning, rinse the interior with clean water and leave the door open to let it air dry for 1 to 2 hours before the power is turned on. Be careful not to affect the electrical insulation properties when rinsing with water.
For areas that are difficult to clean in the refrigerator, such as narrow gaps or corners, it is recommended to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. When necessary use some auxiliary tools, such as thin sticks (tooth picks), to ensure no contamination can accumulate in these areas.
Clean the outside of the refrigerator and the door gasket with mild soap and water. Use a soft moist cloth.
We recommend that you dust the back of the appliance and on the floor with a cloth or vacuum cleaner once a year in order to maintain a good output and low energy consumption.
Do not use hard brushes, cleaning steel wire balls, wire brushes, abrasives, such as toothpastes, organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, oils, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items to clean the refrigerator considering that this may damage the fridge surface and interior. Boiling water and benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.

DEFROSTING THE FREEZER SECTION
The freezer section of this appliance is free from frost – no-frost.
If used correctly, no ice will be formed.
Dry and cold air is evenly distributed in the freezer and freezer compartments by means of the fan.
Cold air distributed between the shelves will evenly cool all your food, as a result of which humidity and frost are prevented.
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 on 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 LIGHTING
This appliance is equipped with LED lighting. It can be used for a long time. In case, if the LED lighting is blown, it must be replaced by a qualified person to avoid any hazard. Contact the Inventum service department.

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.
• The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow the cool air to circulate. Therefore don’t place any food items against the back.
• Turn the thermostat to a lower setting when the circumstances allow it.
• Before storing 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.
• Keep the condensor on the rear wall always clean, free of dust or any impurities.
• Always consider the instructions, otherwise the energy consumption is substantially higher.
• If you do not use the appliance for a longer period of time (e.g. during holidays), switch the thermostat off. Defrost and clean the larder. Leave the doors slightly open to prevent moulds and smells.

troubleshooting

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

in

– There is a power failure

| – Plug the appliance in

– Check the fuse box

Temperature inside the refrigerator 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
The compressor of the appliance operates longer.| The weather is warm and the ambient temperature is high.| In summer it is normal that the compressor operates longer while the temperatures are higher.
There is too much food in the appliance.| Make sure the appliance is not overloaded or else the cool air cannot circulated.
Hot food was placed in the appliance.| Leave hot food cool down outside of the appliance before storing it inside.
The doors are opened too often.| Do not open the doors unneccessary and try opening the doors too frequently when the weather is warm.
The inside light is not working| – Lamp is defective

– Appliance is not plugged in

| – Contact the customer service department

– Plug the appliance in

The ALARM indicator light lights up.| The plug is inserted in the socket for the first time or there has been a power interruption of at least one hour.| Check that the door of the appliance is prop- erly closed and check that the appliance has been on for more than one hour. If this is not the case, contact customer service.
A component is defective or there is a breakdown in the cool- ing process.| Contact customer service.

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

References

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

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