INVENTUM VK1300 Chest Freezer Instruction Manual

INVENTUM VK1300 Chest 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.
• 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 10 cm around 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

product description

using the appliance for the first time

Before using the appliance for the first time, you should proceed as follows: carefully unpack the appliance and remove
all packaging material and any promotional stickers. Keep the packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene and cardboard) out
of the reach of children. After unpacking the appliance, carefully check it for external damage that may have occurred during transport.
The appliance stands on 4 unbraked wheels. For that reason, place the appliance on a sturdy and flat surface, so that the appliance cannot be moved unintentionally. Make sure there is enough space around the appliance for sufficient ventilation. A minimum space of 10 cm is required between the appliance and the surrounding walls. For the top side, at least 70 cm should remain free. In this way the appliance is able to release heat properly, freeze well and function in an energy efficient way. Do not place the appliance near heat sources such as central heating or a stove.
After placing the appliance, leave it for at least 2 hours before inserting the plug in the socket.
First clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm soapy water with, for instance, washing-up liquid, all-purpose cleaner or soda. Wipe the inside of the appliance after cleaning with clean water and properly wipe everything dry. Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours.

ATTACHING THE HANDLE AND LOCKING MECHANISM

A – mounting the handle

1. Cover cap of the handle
2. Locking mechanism
3. Screw
4. Handle
5. Base of the locking mechanism

• Remove the four screw and rings from the cover of the appliance.
• Place the handle correctly against the cover and fasten with the screws and rings.

B – mounting the locking mechanism

• Remove the two screws from the outside of the appliance.
• Place the base of the locking mechanism against the outside and fasten with the screws.

C – mounting the cover cap on the handle

use

The control unit of the appliance is located on the outside. Check that the thermostat is in the OFF position . Check that the voltage corresponds with what is stated on the information plate.

SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON AND OFF

• Insert the plug in the socket.
• The indicator light ACTIVE lights up to indicate that the freezer is connected to the power supply.
• Turn the thermostat knob towards the maximum. The appliance will now freeze continuously until the set temperature has been reached.
• Turn the thermostat knob to the OFF position to switch off the appliance. Caution: the appliance is only fully switched off once the plug is removed from the socket.

ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE
Once the appliance has been switched on, it will take a few hours before the required temperature is reached. Allow the appliance to reach the required temperature with no food. After that, you can set the thermostat to the required position and fill the appliance with food.

• Turn the thermostat knob to the required position.
• Towards the maximum position MAX the temperature will decrease (become colder) and towards the minimum position MIN the temperature will increase (become warmer).
• The recommended setting is ECO. The ECO position ensures the most optimum performance of the appliance.

The temperature in the appliance depends on the ambient temperature and the number of times that the cover is opened. If necessary, adjust the position of the thermostat knob to ensure the interior temperature.

FAST FREEZE
Use this function prior to first use, after cleaning the appliance and for quickly freezing large amounts of unfrozen food.
In order to be able to freeze fresh food quickly, it is recommended to lower the temperature of the freezer timely in advance. It may be necessary to activate the quick freeze mode up to 24 hours  in advance.

• In order to activate the fast freeze function, you must turn the thermostat knob past the maximum to .
• The fast freeze indicator light lights up.
• To switch off the fast freeze function, you must turn the thermostat knob back to the required temperature. The fast freeze indicator light switches off immediately.

When the fast freeze function is selected, the appliance continues to cool at full power for a period of maximum 2 days. If you do not switch off the function manually, the temperature of the freezer automatically returns to the previously set temperature after approximately 2 days.
Caution: the indicator light switches off, but the thermostat knob remains on the position. Manually turn the knob back to the required temperature.

ALARM
The alarm indicator light switches on/flashes when the temperature in the freezer rises, due to a power failure for instance. Keep the cover closed during the period that the alarm light lights up. Once the freezer starts freezing again and the temperature is back to normal, the alarm indicator light switches off automatically.

OPENING AND CLOSING THE COVER
The cover is provided with a tightly sealing locking mechanism. For that reason, it can sometimes be difficult to open the cover again immediately after closing it. A vacuum can be created. In that case, wait a few minutes before opening the cover again.

STORAGE BASKET
The freezer is supplied with a storage basket. Suspend the basket from the upper edge of the freezer.

Attention:
The ambient temperature, the frequency of opening the cover and the position of the appliance have an effect on the temperature in the appliance. Take this into account when setting the thermostat.

• Do not place hot food in the appliance.
• You should never place hazardous, highly flammable or explosive substances such as alcohol, acetone or petrol in the appliance, because there will be a hazard of explosion.
• Carefully package meat and fish to prevent unpleasant smells.
• Do not leave the cover open for longer than necessary.
• Do not freeze too much at once. The quicker the freezing process, the longer the quality of the food is maintained.
• Place the deep-freeze products in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. Make sure they do not defrost during transport. Storage of freshly frozen and deep-freeze products depends on the type of food.
• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the freezer. These can break when the contents freezes. Carbonated drinks could even explode. Therefore never store lemonade, beer, wine, champaign, etc. in the freezer.

Tips

• A high ambient temperature will have a negative effect on the energy consumption. Direct sunlight and other heat sources near the appliance also have a negative effect.

• Keep ventilation holes free. Covered and dirty holes cause a higher energy consumption. Ensure sufficient space around the freezer, so that a proper ventilation and air flow around the appliance is possible.

• Do not open the cover of the appliance more often than necessary and leave the cover open as briefly as possible.

• Set the thermostat to a lower setting if circumstances allow.

• Allow cooked food that you want to store in the appliance to cool down to room temperature before placing it in the appliance.

• Frost or ice will increase power consumption. Therefore, these should be removed regularly once they are 3 to 5 mm thick.

• A cover rubber that does not close properly could increase the power consumption. Therefore, have it replaced by a skilled person in time.

• If the instructions are not observed, this could lead to a higher power consumption.
  Observe the following instructions to prevent food from getting contaminated

  • When the door remains open for a longer period of time, the temperature in the compartments of the appliance could rise significantly.
  • Clean surfaces that could come in contact with food and regularly clean accessible discharge systems.
  • Store raw meat and raw fish in suitable packaging in the refrigerator, so they cannot come in contact with other food or leak liquid on other food.
  • F reezer compartments with two stars are suitable for storing already frozen food, storing or making ice and making ice cubes.
  • Compartments with one, two or three stars are not suitable for freezing fresh food.

vegetables, dairy, cakes, drinks and other food that is not suitable for freezing.
2| (**) Freeze| ≤-18| Seafood (sea fish, shrimps, shellfish), fresh water products and meat products (recommended storage time maximum

3 months, the longer the storage time, the more the taste and nutritional value deteriorate), suitable for frozen fresh food.

3| *** Freezer| ≤-18| Seafood (sea fish, shrimps, shellfish), fresh water products and meat products (recommended storage time maximum

3 months, the longer the storage time, the more the taste and nutritional value deteriorate), suitable for frozen fresh food.

4| * Freezer| ≤-12| Seafood (sea fish, shrimps, shellfish), fresh water products and meat products (recommended storage time maximum 3 months, the longer the storage time, the more the taste and nutritional value deteriorate), suitable for frozen fresh food.
5| Freezer| ≤-6| Seafood (sea fish, shrimps, shellfish), fresh water products and meat products (recommended storage time maximum

3 months, the longer the storage time, the more the taste and nutritional value deteriorate), suitable for frozen fresh food.

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6| 0 stars| -6 ≤ 0| Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, packaged processed food, etc. (consumption on the same day recommended, preferably within 3 days).

Partially packaged processed food (not suitable for freezing).

7| Cooling| -2 ≤ +3| Fresh/frozen pork, beef, chicken, fresh water products, etc. (stored for 7 days below 0°C, above 0°C consumption on the same day is recommended, preferably no more than 2 days). Seafood (less than 0°C during 15 days, it is not recommended storing this above 0°C).
8| Fresh food| 0 ≤ +4| Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, prepared processed food, etc. (consumption on the same day recommended, preferably within 3 days).
9| Wine| +5 ≤+20| Red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, etc.

Caution: store different types of food according to the instructions on the compartments or the recommended storage temperature of the products you bought.

• If the refrigerator remains empty for a longer period of time, switch it off, defrost, clean and dry it and leave the door open  to prevent the formation of mould in the appliance.
  WARNING – Package food in bags and liquids in bottles or containers that can be properly sealed. As a result, the appliance will require less cleaning.

defrosting

Defrost the appliance once or twice per year or when the layer of ice has reached a thickness of 3 to 5 mm.
Around the inner drain opening, ice can occur more quickly. This is normal. Regularly scrape loose the ice when the layer is becoming thicker.

• 24 hours before defrosting, set the appliance to the fast freeze position. The products in the freezer will become extra cold, so they can remain out of the freezer for a longer period of time without defrosting.

• Turn the thermostat knob to the OFF position and remove the plug from the socket.

• Remove all products from the freezer. Store the frozen products on a cool location, packaged in newspapers and blankets.

• Open both drain openings on the inside and at the front of the freezer and place a receptacle under them.
  Keep the cover opened and wait for the ice to defrost.

• If necessary, remove the ice using a plastic scraper.
  Warning: never remove ice with sharp objects, defrosting spray, hair blowers, heaters, or anything similar. This could lead to unsafe situations and cause irreparable damage to the appliance.

• Clean and dry the freezer.

• Set the thermostat to the required position.

• Only place frozen products back in the freezer once it has reached the required temperature.

cleaning and maintenance

Before cleaning the appliance, switch it off by setting the thermostat knob to the OFF position and remove the plug from the socket.
Regularly clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm soapy water with, for instance, washing-up liquid, all-purpose cleaner or soda in order to prevent nasty smells. Wipe the inside of the appliance after cleaning with clean water and properly wipe everything dry. Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours.
Clean the outside of the appliance and the rubbers with a soft damp cloth.
For areas in the appliance that are difficult to clean, such as small openings or corners, it is recommended wiping them clean regularly with a soft cloth or brush. If necessary, a tool can be used, such as thin sticks (cocktail sticks, for example), to make sure no contamination can occur in these areas.
Clean the back of the appliance and the floor on which it stands at least once a year with a vacuum cleaner, so that the ventilation holes remain clean and the appliance is able to function optimally.
Do not use hard brushes, steel wool, abrasives (such as toothpaste), organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline product to clean the appliance, as this could damage the surface and interior of the appliance. Boiling water and benzene could deform or damage plastic components.

resolving failures yourself

The appliance is not on.

The thermostat knob is off .

| Turn the thermostat knob to a position, such as ECO.
Temperature in the freezer is too high or too low| Incorrect thermostat setting.| Set the thermostat to the correct position.
Ventilation holes are blocked| Clean the ventilation holes.
Appliance makes noise| Is the appliance properly installed?| Check the installation.
Does the rear of the freezer make contact with something?| Check this and move the freezer forward.
The fast freeze function is active and the indicator light for fast freeze is on.
The cover does not close properly| Is the freezer too full?| Check the contents of the freezer and place it differently, if necessary.
The compressor continuous to run for a long time.| In the summer, during hot periods, it is normal for the compressor to run for a longer time.| Do not place too much food in the freezer at once.

Do not place warm food in the freezer, wait until it is cooled sufficiently.

Open the cover less often.

The layer of ice/frost in the freezer is too thick.| Defrost the freezer in order to remove the ice layer and clean the freezer.

Note: bubbling and expansion noises in the cooling circuit are normal.

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