INVENTUM VR501 Freezer Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: INVENTUM

Table of Contents

safety instructions
appliance description
before the ﬁrst use
usage
tips
defrosting
cleaning & maintenance
troubleshooting
reversing the door opening
product ﬁche
Documents / Resources

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VR501 instruction manual

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 an 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.
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 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
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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 store explosive or highly ﬂammable substances in the appliance. The vapours 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 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.

appliance description

1. Glass shelves	7. Door
2. Thermostat	8. Bottom hinge
3. Top panel	9. Adjustable legs
4. Freezer compartment	10. Ice cubes holder
5. Interior lighting	11. Ice scraper
6. Top hinge

INVENTUM VR501 Freezer - fig 1

before the ﬁrst use

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. Make sure there is enough open space around the appliance for the intake and/or outlet vents. A minimum clearance of 10 cm is required between the appliance and any
adjacent walls. The appliance needs good ventilation for easy dissipation of heat, high efﬁciency of refrigeration and low power consumption.
Leave the appliance to stand for at least 3 hours before you insert the plug into the socket.
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.

usage

The appliance features internal controls. Check whether the thermostat (2) is set on OFF. Check that the voltage in your home corresponds with the voltage printed on the back of the appliance and plug it in a socket.
Set the temperature with the thermostat (2) and choose a setting between 1 and 6 . We advise to set the appliance on setting 3 or 4 .
The appliance now cools continuously until the set temperature has been reached. Do not place anything in the appliance 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 refrigerator.
Use the highest setting 6 only for making ice cubes or when you put new frozen products in the freezing compartment. Set the appliance on a higher setting when the ambient air temperature rises to maintain the temperature inside the appliance. To turn the appliance off, set the thermostat (2) to OFF.

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 puttin 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.
Do not freeze too large an amount of food at one time; the faster the food is frozen, the longer is preserves its qualities.
Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after purchase. Make sure that it doesn’t defrost during transport.
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.

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.
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 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 of 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.

Order| Compartments TYPE| Target storage temp. [°C]| Appropriate food
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1| Fridge| +2 ≤ +8| Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and vegetables, 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.
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.

defrosting

Defrost the freezer compartment when the layer of ice reaches a thickness of 3 to 5 mm.
Turn the thermostat (2) to OFF and unplug the appliance. Keep the contents of the freezer in a cool place and wrapped in blankets or newspapers.
Place a container under the freezing compartment (4) and wait for the ice to defrost. You can speed up the defrosting process by placing a bowl of hot water in the freezer.
Remove the ice with the included ice scraper.
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.
Clean and dry the freezer comparment. Switch the thermostat on to the right setting. When the freezer compartment reaches its correct temperature, replace the food items.

cleaning & maintenance

Before cleaning the appliance set the thermostat to OFF and 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 (toothpicks), 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 toothpaste, 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.
REPLACING THE LED LIGHTING
This appliance is equipped with a LED light bulb. It can be used for a long time. In case, the LED bulb is blown, it must be replaced by a qualiﬁed person to avoid any hazard. Contact the Inventum service department.

troubleshooting

Problem	Cause	Solution
The appliance is not functioning; light does not work	The appliance is not
plugged in	Plug the appliance in the socket
The temperature inside the refrigerator is too high or too low	The thermostat
has been set incorrectly	Set the thermostat correctly
Air circulation vents are blocked	Clean the ventilation openings
The 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.

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

Remove the two screws at the back, holding the top panel to the appliance.
Lift the top panel and remove it.
Remove two bolts from the left top side and remove from the right top side the hinge with the three bolts (mind the plastic parts between the hinge and the door).
Remove the door by carefully lifting it from the bottom hinge. Put the door in a safe place.
Remove and ﬁt the plastic nog from the right side to the left side.
Tilt the appliance 45°.
Unscrew the two bolts and remove the bottom hinge. Install the bottom hinge on the opposite side und replace the bolts in the provided holes.
Replace the front leg on the right side with the bolts.
Place the door against the appliance and make sure it is well ﬁtted on the bottom hinge.
Reﬁt the hinge on the left top side (mind the plastic parts) with the bolts. Make sure the door is aligned with the outside of the appliance.
Set the appliance carefully upright.
Screw the bolts back on the right top side.
Remove the plastic part from the inside of the top panel and place it on the opposite side.
Reﬁt the top panel using the screws.
Leave the appliance to stand for at least 3 hours before you insert the plug into the socket.

product ﬁche

| INVENTUM
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Model number| VR501
Type of appliance| freezer
Category| 8
Energy-efﬁciency class| E
Annual energy consumption [Aec]| 160
Nett capacity – total| 70 liter
Nett capacity – cooling compartment|
Nett capacity – freezer compartment ****| 70 liter
Maximum storage time in case of power failure (hours)| 11
Freezing capacity [kg/24 hour]| 4
Climate class| N/ST
Noise level dB(A)| 41
Type of appliance| freestanding
Execution|
Number of doors| 1
Door opening reversible|
Eggholder included|
Ice cube holder|
Number of glass shelves|
Number of freezer drawers| 3
Total amount of door compartments/ bottle racks|
Numbers of crisper drawers|
CFK/HFK free| free
Type of cooling agent| R600a
Number of compressors| 1
Technical speciﬁcations|
Dimensions (wxdxh) in mm| 501 x 540 x 845
Nett weight in kg| 26,5 kg
Gross weight in kg| 28,5 kg
Power consumption [W]| /
Rated voltage [V] / frequency [Hz]| 220-240/ 50
Lenght of power cord [m]| 1,7
Type of plug| VDE plug 90°