IKEA FÖRKYLD Fridge with Freezer Compartment User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Ikea
Table of Contents
Product description
1 Drawer glass cover
2 Bottle rack
3 Glass shelf
4 Freezer compartment
5 Control unit and LED light
6 Dairy compartment with lid| 7 Door balconies
8 Bottle balcony with holder
9 Vegetable drawer
10 Rating plate
Least cold zone
Intermediate temperature zone
Coldest zone
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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.
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 43°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:
……………………………….
Art. No.
To check
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If the answer is NO
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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
1. Insert the plug into the wall socket.
2. 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 Fast
Freezing function press the 3 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
- The freezer compartment is the one marked with
- 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.
- 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.
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