INVENTUM VR550B Freestanding Freezer Instruction Manual

INVENTUM VR550B Freestanding Freezer

safety instructions

• Please read these instructions before operating the appliance and retain it 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;
  • farmhouses 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 appliance 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
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  SN| From 10°C to 32°C
  N| From 16°C to 32°C
  ST| From 16°C to 38°C
  T| From 16°C to 43°C
• Do not keep any bottles containing fluids that 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 before 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 a 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 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 short circuit, fire, and/or electric shock.

appliance description

1. Freezer drawer
2. Tabletop
3. Thermostat
4. Upper hinge
5. Door
6. Lower hinge
7. Adjustable feet
8. Ice cube holder

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, possibly 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. Note: check the climat class of the appliance. When installing the appliance in an environment that is not suitable, the appliance can not function properly. 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 control unit of the appliance is located on the front of the appliance. Check whether the thermostat (3) 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 soc-ket. Set the temperature with the thermostat (3) and choose a setting: 1-2-3-4. We advise to set the appliance on setting 2. 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 freezer. Use the highest setting 4 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 (3) 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 appliance.
• 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.
• 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.

• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that the sealing is poor, the energy consumption is substantially higher.

• 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
    ---|---|---|---
    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 the 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 mold from 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 it 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

Defrost the freezer compartment when the layer of ice reaches a thickness of 3 to 5 mm. It is recommended to combine defrosting the appliance with cleaning it.

DEFROSTING

• Turn the thermostat (3) to OFF and unplug the appliance.

• Open the door and remove the food from the freezer. Keep the contents of the freezer in a cool place and wrapped in blankets or newspapers.

• Simply remove the drawers to clean them by hand. Do not clean the interior accessories in the dishwasher.

• Leave the door open, this will speed up the defrost process.

• Place a container under the freezing compartment 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 a plastic 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 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.

• Clean the outside of the appliance and the gasket with a soft moist cloth.

• Plug the appliance in and switch the thermostat on to the right setting.

• When the freezer compartment reaches its correct temperature, replace the food items.

For areas that are difficult to clean in the appliance, 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 appliance and the gasket with 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.
NOTES

• Excessive accumulation of ice on the freezing areas impairs the appliance’s freezing capacity and increases energy consumption.
• Defrost the appliance at least once or twice a year. In case of a higher ice build-up, defrosting must be carried out more frequently.
• After taking the food out of the freezer, put it in a container, wrap it with several layers of paper, a blanket and store it at a cool place.
• The defrosting operation should last as short as possible. Long storage of food at ambient temperature shortens their shelf life.

troubleshooting

in the socket
Temperature inside the larder 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

During normal use of the cooling appliance, different types of noises can occur that do not have any effect on the correct operation of the appliance.

Noises that can be easily remedied:

• Noise due to the fact that the appliance is not level – position the appliance using the front adjustable feet. If necessary, place soft material under the rear wheels, particularly in case of a tiled floor.
• Friction against other furniture – move the appliance.
• Grinding of drawers or shelves – remove the shelf or drawer and then place it back.
• Noise of colliding bottles – place the bottles apart.

Noises that can be heard during normal use of the appliance are caused by the operation of the thermostat, compressor (activation), cooling system (shrinkage and expansion of the material under the influence of temperature differences and flow of cooling liquid).

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 alligned 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| VR550B
Type of appliance| freezer
Category| 8
Energy-efficiency class| E
Annual energy consumption [Aec]| 165
Nett capacity – total| 88 liter
Nett capacity – cooling compartment| –
Nett capacity – freezer compartment ****| 88 liter
Maximum storage time in case of power failure (hours)| 15
Freezing capacity [kg/24 hour]| 4
Climate class| SN/N/ST
Noise level dB(A)| 39
Type of appliance| freestanding
Execution|
Number of doors| 1
Door opening reversible|
Ice cube holder|
Number of freezer drawers| 3
CFK/HFK free| free
Type of cooling agent| R600a
Number of compressors| 1
Technical specifications|
Dimensions (wxdxh) in mm| 553 x 574 x 845
Nett weight in kg| 30 kg
Gross weight in kg| 32 kg
Power consumption [W]| 70
Rated voltage [V] / frequency [Hz]| 220-240/ 50
Lenght of power cord [m]| 1,45
Type of plug| VDE plug 90°

Note: On the rating label you can also find the technical specifications.

References

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