eico VICF 10177 S Fridge User Manual

BUILT IN REFRIGERATOR
Fridge – Freezer
User manual

VICF 10177 S

Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials

PART – 1. PRECAUTIONS

General warnings

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the instability of the  appliance, it must be fixed  in accordance with the following instructions:
WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be provided on the label of the cooler) you should take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage to the cooler elements, move your fridge away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic 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.

• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 10 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorized electrician.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not expected to perform cleaning or user maintenance of the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old) are not expected to use appliances, young children (3-8 years old) are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given, older children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can use appliances safely after they have been given appropriate supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized service agent, or similarly qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.
  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-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

• 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.

Old and out-of-order fridges

• If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it.
• Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm the environment when you are discarding your old fridges.

Please ask your local authority about the disposal of the WEEE for reuse, recycling, and recovery purposes.

Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for damage due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for specified purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be canceled and our company will not be responsible for the losses to occur.
• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing foods. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for the losses to occur on the contrary case.

Safety warnings

• Do not use multiple sockets or extension cords.

• Do not plug in damaged, torn, or old plugs.

• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.

• Do not twist and bend the cables, and keep them away from hot surfaces.

• After installation makes sure that the power cable is not trapped underneath the appliance.

• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them hang off the door.

• Do not plug in or unplug from the socket with wet hands to prevent electrocution!

• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer Bottles or cans may explode.

• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge for your safety. Place drinks with higher alcohol amounts vertically and by closing their necks tightly in the fridge department.

• When taking ice made in the freezer department. do not touch it. ice may cause ice burns and/or cuts.

• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands! Do not eat ice cream and ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the freezer department!

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

• Do not cover the body or top of the fridge with lace. This affects the performance of your

• Do not operate any electrical appliances inside the refrigerator or freezer.

• Fix the accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to accessories.

• Do not use a plug

Installing and operating your fridge

Before starting to use your fridge. you should pay attention to the following points:

• The operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.

• The plug must be accessible after installation.

• There can be an odor when you first switch on the appliance. It will disappear after the appliance starts to cool.

• Before making the connection to the power supply. ensure that the voltage on the nameplate corresponds to the voltage of the electrical system in your home.

• 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 call an authorized electrician for assistance.

• The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. Power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must correspond with the details on the nameplate of the appliance (nameplate is located on the inside left of the appliance).

• We do not take responsibility for damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.

• Place your fridge in a place where it won’t be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Your fridge should never be used outdoors or left under the rain.

• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves. Gas ovens and heaters should be at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity on the outer

• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.

• Clean the appliance thoroughly. especially in the interior. before use (See Cleaning and Maintenance).

• The installation procedure into the kitchen unit is given in the installation manual. This product is intended to be used in proper kitchen units only.

• The adjustable front legs should be adjusted to make sure 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 fridge.

• Before using your fridge, wipe all parts back with warm water added with a teaspoonful of sodium bicarbonate, and then rinse with clean water and dry. Replace all parts after cleaning.

Before using your fridge

• When it is operated for the first time or after transportation, keep your fridge in the upright position for 3 hours and plug it on to allow efficient operation. Otherwise, you may damage the compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time; the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.

PART – 2.
HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE

Thermostat setting
The freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments.
By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained.

Important note: Do not try to rotate the knob beyond 1 position it will stop your appliance.
Freezer & Refrigerator thermostat setting;
1 – 2: For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between the minimum and medium positions.
3 – 4: For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob to a medium position.
5: For freezing the fresh food. The appliance will run for colder temperatures.

Super freezing: This switch shall be used as a super freeze switch. For maximum freezing capacity, please turn on this switch before placing fresh food. After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours ON position is generally sufficient. In order to save energy, please turn off this switch after 24 hours of placing fresh food. Winter Switch: If the ambient temperature is below 16 C, this switch shall be used as a winter switch and it keeps your fridge above 0 oC while the freezer is below -18 oC in low ambient.

Warnings about temperature adjustments

• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its efficiency.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge.
• Your fridge should be operated up to 24 hours according to the ambient temperature without interruption after being plugged in to be completely cooled. Do not open the doors of your fridge frequently and do not place much food inside it in this period.
• A 5-minute delaying function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge, when you take the plug out and then plug it in again to operate it or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.
• Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.
• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16°C – 38°C

Climate class and meaning:

T (tropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C.
ST (subtropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C.
N (temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.
SN (extended temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C.

Accessories

Ice tray

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

The Plastic Scraper (In some models)
After some time, frost will build up in certain areas of the freezer. The frost accumulated in the freezer should be removed regularly. Use the plastic scraper provided, if necessary. Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit.
Bottle holder (In some models)
In order to prevent the bottles from slipping or falling over, you can use the bottle holder.
All written and visual descriptions in the accessories may vary according to the appliance model.

PART – 3. 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 food to allow circulation of air.
• Do not place hot food or evaporating liquid in the refrigerator.
• Always store food in closed containers or wrapped.
• To reduce humidity and avoid the formation of frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator.
• The meat of all types, wrapped in packages, is recommended to be placed on the glass shelf just above the vegetable bin, where the air is colder.
• You can put fruit and vegetables into the crisper without packaging.
• To avoid cold air escaping, try not to open the door too often, and not leave the door open for a long time.
• For normal working conditions, it will be sufficient to adjust the temperature setting of your refrigerator to +4 °C.
• The temperature of the fridge compartment should be in the range of 0-8 °C, fresh foods below 0 °C are iced, rotted bacterial load increases above 8 °C, and spoils.
• Do not put hot food in the refrigerator immediately, wait for the temperature to pass Hot foods increase the degree of your refrigerator and cause food poisoning and unnecessary spoiling of the food.
• Meat, fish, etc. should be stored in the chiller compartment of the food, and the vegetable compartment is preferred for vegetables. (if available)
• To prevent cross-contamination, meat products, and fruit vegetables are not stored
• Foods should be placed in the refrigerator in closed containers or covered to prevent moisture and odors.

container and store on the glass shelf
Fresh cheese| 3 – 4 Days| On the designated door shelf
Butter and margarine| 1 week| On the designated door shelf
Bottled products e.g. milk and yogurt| Until the expiry date recommended by the
producer| On the designated door shelf
Eggs| 1 month| On the designated egg shelf
Cooked food| | All shelves

Freezer compartment

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

• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food properly, that is the packaging should be airtight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil polythene bags, and plastic containers are ideal.
• Do not allow the fresh food to be frozen to come into contact with the already frozen
• Always mark the date and the content on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage
• In case of a power failure or malfunction, the freezer compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However, avoid opening the freezer door to slow down the temperature rise within the freezer compartment.
• The maximum amount of fresh foods that can be loaded into the freezer within 24 hours is indicated on the nameplate ( see Freezing Capacity).
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment.
• When purchasing and storing frozen food products; ensure that the packaging is not damaged.
• The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing frozen foods are indicated on the packaging. For storing and using, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months.
• Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after buying it.
• 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 once again.
• Storage: If you want to use the maximum net capacity, you can remove the drawers and store the items directly on the cooling tubes. This will enable you to make use of the entire volume of the compartment.

the bowels and scales of the fish, wash and dry it. If necessary, remove the tail and head.| 2
Lean fish (Bass, Turbot, Flounder)| 4
Fatty fishes (Tuna, Mackerel, Bluefish, Anchovy)| 2 – 4
Shellfish| Clean and in a bag| 4 – 6
Caviar| In its packaging, or in an aluminum or plastic container| 2 – 3
Snails| In salty water. or in an aluminum or plastic container| 3
NOTE: Thawed frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat. If the meat is not cooked after defrosting, it must not be re-frozen.
Vegetables and Fruits| Preparation| Maximum storage time (months)
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String beans and beans| Wash, cut into small pieces, and boil in water| 10 – 13
Beans| Hull, wash, and boil in water| 12
Cabbage| Clean and boil in water| 6 – 8
Carrot| Clean, cut into slices, and boil in water| 12
Pepper| Cut the stem, cut into two pieces, remove the core, and boil in water| 8 – 10
Spinach| Wash and boil in water| 6 – 9
Cauliflower| Remove the leaves, cut the heart into pieces and leave it in water with a little lemon juice for a while| 10 – 12
Eggplant| Cut into pieces of 2cm after washing| 10 – 12
Corn| Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn| 12
Apple and pear| Peel and slice| 8 – 10
Apricot and Peach| Cut into two pieces and remove the stone| 4 – 6
Strawberry and Blackberry| Wash and hull| 8 – 12
Cooked fruits| Add 10 % of sugar to the container| 12
Plum, cherry, sourberry| Wash and hull the stems| 8 – 12
| Maximum storage time (months)| Thawing time at room temperature (hours)| Thawing time in the oven (minutes)
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Bread| 4- 6| 2- 3| 4-5 (220-225 °C)
Biscuits| 3 – 6| 1 – 1,5| 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pastry| 1- 3| 2- 3| 5-10 (200-225 °C)
Pie| 1 – 1,5| 3 – 4|

5-8 (190-200 °C)

Phyllo dough| 2 – 3| 1 – 1,5| 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pizza| 2 – 3| 2 – 4| 15-20 (200 °C)
Dairy products| Preparation| Maximum storage time (months)| Storage conditions
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Packet (Homogenized) Milk| In its own packet| 2 – 3| Pure Milk — in its own packet
Cheese – excluding white cheese| In slices| 6 – 8|

Original packaging may be used for short-term storage. Keep wrapped in foil for longer periods.

Butter, margarine| In its packaging| 6|

PART – 4.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.

• Do not pour water over the appliance.

• The refrigerator compartment should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.

• Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. Do not put them in the dishwasher.

• Do not use abrasive products, detergents, or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When the cleaning operations have been completed, reconnect the plug with dry hands.

Defrosting the refrigerator compartment

• Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator compartment during operation; the defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically.
• The evaporating tray and the defrost water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the efrigerator instead of flowing out.
• You can also pour ½ glass of water to the drain hole to clean inside.

Defrosting the freezer compartment

• The frost, which covers the shelves of the freezer compartment, should be removed periodically.
• Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit. Use the plastic scraper provided.
• When there is more than 5 mm of frost on the shelves, defrosting must be done.
• Before the defrosting operation, place the frozen food in a cool place after wrapping them n sheets of newspaper in order to obtain its temperature steady for a long time.
• To accelerate the defrosting process place one or more basins of warm water in the freezer compartment.
• Dry the inside of the compartment with a sponge or a clean cloth.
• Once the unit has been defrosted, place the food into the freezer and remember to consume them in a short period of time.

Replacing LED lighting
If your refrigerator has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be changed by authorized personnel only.

PART – 5. SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING

• The original packaging and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optionally).
• You should fasten your fridge with thick packaging, bands, or strong cords and follow the instructions for transportation on the package for re-transportation.
• Remove movable parts (shelves, accessories, vegetable bins, etc.) or fix them into the fridge against shocks using bands during re-positioning and transportation.
• Carry your fridge in the upright position.

PART – 6. BEFORE CALLING FOR AFTER-SALES SERVICE

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

The appliance does not operate, Check if;

• There is a power failure,
• The mains plug is not properly plugged in, or is loose
• The thermostat setting is on position “●”,
• The socket is defective. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know is working into the same socket.

The appliance performs poorly; Check if;

• You have overloaded the appliance,
• The doors are not closed perfectly,
• There are not enough ventilation ducts on the kitchen unit as mentioned in the Installation

If there is noise;
The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise (bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry, this is quite normal. If these sounds are different check if;

• The appliance is installed firmly as described in the installation manual.
• The objects on the appliance are vibrating.

If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator; Check if;
The drain hole for defrosting water is not clogged (use defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole).

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• In case of a sudden power loss or disconnecting and reconnecting of the plug to the electrical socket, the compressor protective thermal element will be opened as the pressure of the gas in the cooling system of your refrigerator has not yet been balanced. 4 or 5 minutes later, your refrigerator will start to operate; this is normal.

• If you won’t be using your refrigerator for a long time (such as on summer holidays), please disconnect the plug from the socket. Clean your refrigerator as per Part 4 of this
  document and leave the door open to prevent any humidification or odor formation.

• If there is still a problem with your refrigerator although you have followed the instructions in this book, please consult your nearest authorized service center.

Tips for saving energy

1. Install the appliance in a cool, well-ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc).
2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance.
3. When thawing frozen food, place it in the refrigerator compartment. The low temperature of the frozen food will help to cool the refrigerator compartment when it is thawing. So it causes energy saving. If the frozen food is put out, it wastes energy.
4. When placing, food and drinks they must be covered.
5. When placing food and drinks, open the appliance door as briefly as possible.
6. Keep the covers closed for the different compartments to avoid changing the temperature of each section. (crisper, chiller …etc ).
7. The door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.

PART – 7. PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS

This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance.
Parts may vary according to the appliance model.

A) Refrigerator compartment
B) Freezer compartment

1. Thermostat knob
2. Refrigerator lamp & cover
3. Refrigerator shelves
4. Crispers cover
5. Crisper
6. Freezer room cover| 7) Freezer comp. drawers
7. Bottle shelf
8. Door shelves
9. Egg holder
10. Ice tray
11. Plastic ice blade *
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• In some models

General notes:

Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge): Most efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers in the bottom part of the appliance, and shelves evenly
distributed, the position of door bins does not affect energy consumption.

Freezer Compartment (Freezer): Most Efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers and bins are on stock position.

Dimensions

PART – 8. TECHNICAL DATA

The technical information is situated in the rating plate on the internal side of the appliance and on the energy label.
The OR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the information related to the performance of the appliance in the EU EPREL database.
Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance.

It is also possible to find the same information in EPREL using the link https://eprel. ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you find on the rating plate of the appliance.
See the link www.theenergylabel.eu for detailed information about the energy label.

PART – 9. INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES

Appliance for any EcoDesign verification shall be compliant with EN 62552.

Ventilation requirements. recess dimensions and minimum rear clearances shall be as stated in this User Manual at Chapter 7. Please contact the manufacturer for any other further information. including loading plans.

PART – 10. CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre. ensure that you have the following data available: Model. Serial Number and Service Index.
The information can be found on the rating plate. You can find the rating label inside the fridge zone on the left lower side.

The original spare parts for some specific components are available for a minimum of 7 or 10 years. based on the type of component. from the placing on the market of the last unit of the model.

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Documents / Resources

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