INVENTUM EDKV142ZA++ Freestanding Fridge Freezer Instruction Manual

INVENTUM EDKV142ZA++ Freestanding Fridge Freezer

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.
• During installation, do make sure the power cable is not damaged.
• 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 and 30 cm from the top.
• Do not place anything on top of the appliance, such as an oven or microwave.
• 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 theinformation plate on the back of the appliance.
  Climatic class| Ambient temperature
  ---|---
  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 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. 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

1. Internal lighting with thermostat
2. Glass shelves
3. Crisp drawer
4. Small freezer drawer
5. Freezer drawer
6. Freezer compartment with lid
7. Adjustable feet
8. Door – freezer section
9. Bottle compartment
10. Door compartments
11. Door – cooler section
12. Egg tray
13. Ice cube holder

before the first use

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, check it for external damage that may have occurred during transport. Place the appliance on a sturdy, flat surface and make sure there is enough space all around for sufficient ventilation. A minimum space of 10 cm is required between the appliance and the surrounding walls. In this way the appliance is able
to release heat properly, cool well, and function in an energy-efficient way. You can use the adjustable feet to level the appliance. Do not place the appliance near heat sources such as central heating or a stove. Do take note of the climate class of the appliance. When placed in a room that is too cold, the refrigerator will not function properly.
After placing the appliance, leave it for at least 3 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.

usage

The control unit of the appliance is located on the inside. Check that the voltage corresponds with the voltage stated on the information plate and insert the plug in the socket.

ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE Repeatedly press the thermostat knob [1] to set the required temperature. There are four temperature positions: 6°C – 4°C – 3°C – 2°C. 2°C is the coldest position and 6°C is the warmest position. When you insert the plug in the socket, the entire control panel lights up briefly, after which the refrigerator starts at 4°C. To adjust the setting, press the thermostat knob until the accompanying indicator lights up. After 30 seconds, the refrigerator will cool at the set temperature.

We recommend setting the appliance to the temperature position of 4°C when using the appliance in a room with room temperature. The temperature of the freezer section is -18°C. The appliance will now cool continuously until the set temperature has been reached. Allow the appliance to reach the required temperature with no food. Usually this will take 2 to 3 hours. After that, you can set the thermostat to the required position and fill the appliance with food. If the ambient temperature rises, set the appliance to a lower temperature position in order to be able to guarantee the interior temperature. Remove the plug from the socket to switch off the appliance.

SUPER FREEZE Use this mode to quickly freeze food that is not yet frozen or to cool a large amount of fresh food. In order to be able to freeze fresh food quickly, it is recommended to lower the temperature of the freezer in time. It may be necessary to activate the super freeze mode 24 hours in advance. When this mode is selected, the temperature of the appliance will be adjusted downwards. The temperature of the cooler is 2°C (max. 6 hours) and the temperature of the freezer is lowered to -24°C (max. 24 hours). If you do not switch off this mode manually, the super freeze mode is cancelled after 24 hours and the appliance will be cooled at the previously set temperature. In order to set the super freeze mode, press the thermostat knob [1]for 3 seconds. For 30 seconds the indication of 4°C and 3°C lights up, after which SUPER FREEZE is set. In order to switch off the mode, press the thermostat knob [1]for 3 seconds once more

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 odours.
• 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.

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 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. 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.

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 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 appliance, switch it off by removing the plug from the socket. 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.
The shelves, drawers, and door compartments can be removed from the appliance easily and washed by hand. These components may not be cleaned in the dishwasher. For areas in the refrigerator that are difficult to clean, such as small openings or corners, it is recommended to wipe 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 outside of the refrigerator and the door rubbers with a soft damp cloth. Clean the rear of the refrigerator at least one per year with a vacuum cleaner so that the condenser and ventilation holes remain clean and the refrigerator is able to function as optimally as possible.
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 refrigerator, as this could damage the surface and interior of the refrigerator. Boiling water and benzene could deform or damage plastic components.
DEFROSTING THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT The defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress. The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain outlet and into a container from which it evaporates. The drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out.
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Defrost the freezer compartment when the layer of ice reaches a thickness of 3 to 5 mm. Keep the contents of the freezer in a cool place and wrapped in blankets or newspapers. Switch the thermostat off. Defrost the freezer compartment.
You can speed up the defrosting process by placing a bowl of hot water in the freezer. Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit. Use a plastic scraper. Clean and dry the freezer. Turn the thermostat on to the right setting. When the freezer compartment reaches its correct temperature, replace the food items.
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
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

In case of a failure in the electronic system, one of the LEDs on the control panel may flash.

Breakdown code| Cause| Solution
LED 6°C flashes| Failure ambient temperature sensor| Contact the Inventum customer service.
LED 3°C flashes| Failure defrost sensor cooler| Contact the Inventum customer service.
LED 2°C flashes| Failure temperature sensor cooler| Contact the Inventum customer service.
Problem| Cause| Solution
Appliance is not functioning; light does not work| Appliance is not plugged in| Plug the appliance 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

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