IKEA 504.964.56 SVALKAS Fridge with Freezer Compartment Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Ikea
Table of Contents
SVALKAS
Product description
Product overview
- Drawer glass cover
- Glass shelves
- Freezer compartment
- Control unit and light
- Dairy compartment with lid
- Sliding door balcony
- Door balcony
- Bottle balcony
- Vegetable drawer
- Rating plate (inside)
Temperature indicator
For proper storage of food, the refrigerator is equipped with a temperature
indicator.
The symbols on the sidewall of the appliance indicate a cold area in the
refrigerator, between the two arrows.
If OK is displayed (A), put fresh food into area indicated by a symbol, if not
(B), wait at least 12 hours and check if it is OK (A).
If it is still not OK (B), adjust the setting control to a colder setting.
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product then dried thoroughly.
**** Caution! Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-based cleaners as they will damage the finish.
**** Caution! The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher.
Installation
**Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.
** Warning! Refer to the installation instruction document to install your
appliance.
****Warning! Fix the appliance in accordance with the installation
instruction document to avoid a risk of instability of the appliance.
Location
This appliance should be installed in a dry well ventilated indoor position.
Do not install the appliance in the nearby of heat source (oven, stoves,
radiators, cookers or hobs) or in a place with direct sunlight.
This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature ranging from
10°C to 38°C.
The correct operation of the appliance can only be guaranteed within the
specified temperature range.
If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn
to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Authorised Service
Centre.
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.
The plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.
Inspection checklist
Please follow the inspection checklist before using your appliance. If any
answer is “NO”, follow the relevant action. Remember to write down the product
serial number and article number as required and attach your receipt to this
page.
Product serial number (Ser. No.):
……………………………….
Product article number (Art. No.):
……………………………….
Purchasing date:
……………………………….
| To check | If the answer is NO |
|---|---|
| Make sure the gasket seals all around the door when the door is closed. | Refer |
to the assembly instruction –
door alignment.
Check if there is no collision between parts/furniture while opening and
closing the door.| Refer to the assembly instruction –
door alignment.
Install the appliance in the built-in structure.| Follow the assembly
instruction for the proper installation.
Make sure that at first installation or after reversing the door the appliance
stands in a vertical position for at least 4 hours before it is connected to
the power supply.| Wait 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power
supply.
Control panel
- Temperature indicator LED
- Fast Freezing indicator
- Fast Freezing button
- Temperature regulator ON/OFF button
Switching on
- Insert the plug into the wall socket.
- Touch the 4 temperature regulator button if all LED indicators are off.
Switching off
Keep touching the 4 temperature regulator button for 3 seconds.
All indicators light off.
Temperature regulation
To operate the appliance, touch the 4 temperature regulators until the LED
corresponding to the required temperature lights up. Selection is progressive,
varying from 2°C to 8°C. The recommended setting is 4°C
The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours. After a power failure,
the set temperature remains stored.
Fast Freezing function
To freeze fresh food activate the Fast Freezing function at least 24 hours
before placing the food to complete pre-freezing.
To activate the 3Fast Freezing function press the 2 Fast Freezing indicator
switches on.
Fast Freezing button. This function stops automatically after 52 hours.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any time by pressing the 3 Fast
Freezing button again. The 2 Fast Freezing indicator switches off.
Door open alarm
If the fridge door is left open for approximately 5 minutes, the sound is on.
During the alarm, the sound can be muted by pressing any button. The sound
switches off automatically after around one hour to avoid disturbing.
The alarm deactivates after closing the door.
Freezing and storage of frozen food
When activating an appliance for the first time or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least
3 hours with the Fast Freezing function switched on.
To freeze fresh food activate the Fast Freezing function at least 24 hours
before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
Store the fresh food evenly distributed in all compartments or drawers.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen without adding other fresh food
during 24 hours is specified on the rating plate (a label located inside the
appliance).
Keep the food no closer than 15 mm from the door.
**** Caution! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example, due to a
power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown on
the rating plate under “rising time”, the defrosted food must be consumed
quickly or cooked immediately then cooled and then re-frozen.
Hints and tips
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The freezer compartment is the one marked with .
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The medium temperature setting ensures good preservation of frozen food products.
Higher temperature settings inside the appliance may lead to shorter shelf life. -
The whole freezer compartment is suitable for the storage of frozen food products.
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The fresh food compartment is the one marked (on the rating plate) with .
Troubleshooting
Be sure to check the “Inspection checklist” before using your appliance. If you encounter an issue with your appliance, check the “Troubleshooting” chapter in the full version of the User Manual available on: www.ikea.com.
Technical data
The QR 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.
Information for test institutes
Installation and preparation of the 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 in the
Installation chapter.
Please contact the manufacturer for any other further information, including
loading plans.
To download the full version visit www.ikea.com
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