SEVERIN KB 8873 Refrigerator Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: SEVERIN

SEVERIN KB 8873 Refrigerator

Dear Customer ,
Before using the appliance, read the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference. The appliance must only be used by persons familiar with these instructions.

Connection to the mains supply

The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in accordance with the regulations. Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label. This product complies with all binding CE labelling directives.

Do not operate this unit by means of a transformer.
To prevent noise vibration, ensure that the power cord does not touch any part of the rear of the unit

General information

This appliance is a compressor refrigerator, designed for short-term storage of food.
Refrigeration appliances are classified into certain climate classes. Please refer to the product data sheet for information on the classification for this unit; the data sheet can be found at the end of this manual.
No responsibility is accepted if damage results from improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with.

Important safety instructions

This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as
in shops, offices and other similar working environments,
in agricultural areas,
by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar establishments,
in bed-and breakfast type environments.
This appliance is not intended for commercial use, nor for use in the catering business or similar wholesale environments.
The cooling circuit in this appliance contains the refrigerant isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. Ensure, therefore, that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged during transportation and installation of the appliance. If damage to the cooling circuit does occur, do not switch on orconnect the appliance to the mains power. In the case that there is an open fire or any other sources of ignition in the vicinity of the refrigerant gas, make sure it is removed immediately from this area and that the room is the thoroughly ventilated.
Warning: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. Sufficient ventilation must be ensured at all times.
Warning: Do not damage the cooling circuit. Any escaping refrigerant causes damage to the eyes; there is also a danger of the gas igniting.
Warning: Do not use any external device (e.g.; heaters or heating fans) to accelerate de-frosting; follow only the methods recommended in this manual.
Warning: Do not operate any electrical appliances (e.g. ice makers) inside the storage compartment that are not specifically permitted in these instructions.
Before it is connected to the mains power, the unit must be thoroughly checked for transport damage, including its power cord. In the event of any such damage being found, the appliance must not be connected to the mains.
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.
This appliance is not designed for the storage of explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant.
If the unit is sold, handed over to a third party or disposed of at a suitable recycling facility, attention must be drawn to the presence of the insulation agent ‘cyclopenthane’ as well as to the refrigerant R600a. For additional information on correct recycling please refer to the section Disposal.
In order to comply with safety regulations and to avoid hazards, any repairs or modifications to this unit must be carried out by our authorised service personnel, including the replacement of the power cord.
This appliance may be used by children (at least 8 years of age) and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years
are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.
Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.
Children must not be permitted to carry out any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance.
For frequent cleaning we recommend the use of warm water with some mild detergent. For detailed information on cleaning the appliance, please refer to the section De-frosting and cleaning.

To avoid contamination of food 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 regularly 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.
If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods switch off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

Storing food

The temperatures inside the refrigerator cabinet and cold storage compartment depend mainly on the ambient temperature, the temperature control setting and the amount of food stored.

Cold storage compartment:
The cold storage compartment is specifically designed for short-term storage of fresh meat, fish and poultry.
Main cabinet
- Different areas of the refrigerator cabinet are affected differently by the cooling effect. The warmest area is around the door in the higher part of the cabinet, the coldest around the rear wall and in the lower part of the cabinet.
- The food should therefore be stored as follows:
- On main cabinet shelves (from top to bottom): bakery items, ready meals, dairy products, meat, fish and cold meats/sausages.
- In the door (from top to bottom): butter, cheese, eggs, tubes (eg mustard), small bottles, large bottles, milk and fruit-juice tetra-packs.
- To prevent the risk of personal injury or damage to the unit, it must only be transported while in its original packaging.
- Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children: there is a risk of suffocation.
- The ice removed from the unit during de-frosting is not suitable for human consumption.
- The power cord should be regularly examined for any signs of damage. In the event of such damage being found, the appliance must no longer be used.
- To avoid the risk of fire, do not place any thermo-electric appliances on top of the unit. Do not place liquid containers on top of the unit, to prevent any leaking or escaping liquid damaging the electrical insulation.
- This unit is designed for storing food only.
- Alcoholic substances may be stored only in properly sealed containers and in upright positions.
- Do not store any glass bottles containing carbonated or other freezable liquids in the unit: such bottles may burst during the freezing process.
- To avoid the risk of food poisoning, do not consume food after its storage time has expired. Thawed foods must not be frozen a second time.
- Do not lean or put undue weight on the shelves, compartments, door etc.
- Protect the inside of the refrigerator at all times from open flames and any other sources of ignition.
- Remove the plug from the wall socket
- in case of any malfunction,
- before de-frosting,
- during cleaning,
- before maintenance or repair work is carried out.
- When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself.
- If the unit is not used for an extended period of time, we recommend keeping the door open.
- We reserve the right to introduce technical modifications.

Familiarisation

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Cold storage compartment
Temperature control
Drip tray
General storage shelf
Adjustable feet
Door storage compartments

Before using for the first time

Remove any exterior and interior packaging materials completely, including the adhesive strips.
Please ensure proper disposal of all packaging materials.
Before it is connected to the mains, the unit must be thoroughly checked for transport damage, including its power cord.
Clean the unit as described in the section De-frosting and cleaning.
The unit should only be transported in its vertical position; do not tilt any more than 30°.
Once the unit has been positioned, wait for about 30 minutes before it is connected to the mains.
If the unit has been tilted more than 30° during transport, allow it to stand upright for at least 4 hours before it is connected to the mains.
When the unit is first switched on, a slight ‘new’ smell may be noticed. However, this will disappear once the cooling process has begun.

Installation

The appliance should be set up in a well-ventilated, dry room.
It should be operated in conditions where the relative humidity is no more than 70 %.
The product data sheet at the end of this manual contains details of the ambient temperature range suitable for this appliance.
Do not use the appliance outdoors.
Ensure that the plug is accessible and can be removed from the wall socket at any time.
Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight, and
do not position it next to any heat sources (radiators, cookers etc). If this cannot be avoided, however, a suitable insulation must be in installed between the heat source and the unit.
The unit must not be installed inside a cabinet, nor directly below a hanging cupboard, shelf or similar object .
Do not place any objects on top of the unit, and do not otherwise cover it.
If the floor is uneven, the height-adjustable feet at the front of the unit can be used to compensate and ensure optimum stability.

Ventilation

Ensure that there is enough space around the unit so that the air circulation round and behind it is not obstructed. (Rear 7.5 cm, sides 5 cm, top 10 cm.)

Reversible door

If required, the door may be reversed, i.e. from right-hinged (default installation) to left-hinged.
Warning: Always disconnect the unit from the mains before any maintenance or repair work is carried out.

Remove the upper hinge blind cover.
Use a suitable socket spanner to remove the three screws holding the upper hinge to the housing, and then lift off the hinge.
Carefully lift up the door and place it on a soft surface to protect it from scratches.
Remove the three blind covers for the hinge mounting holes on the opposite side and fit them in the corresponding place on the other side. Ensure that the cover are firmly pushed down into the holes.
Remove the adjustable feet.
Remove the two screws on the lower hinge plate and take the plate off.
Remove the hinge-pin from the hinge plate, turn the plate through 180° and put back the hinge-pin.
Install the hinge plate with the hinge pin facing up on the other side. Caution: Do not yet tighten the screws.
Replace and tighten the adjustable feet.
Replace the door in its new position. Ensure that the hinge pin is inserted into the guide bushing (hole) on the lower part of the door.
Install the upper hinge on the closed door. Ensure that the hinge pin is inserted into the guide bushing (hole) on the upper part of
door. Caution: Do not yet tighten the screws.
Adjust the closed door to its proper position and tighten the screws of the upper and lower hinge plates.
Replace the hinge cover on the upper hinge.
Put the unit back in its intended position and wait for about four hours before connecting it to the mains.

Temperature control

The unit is activated by connecting it to the mains. It is only switched off completely when the plug is removed from the wall socket.
The temperature in the refrigerator cabinet can be adjusted by setting the temperature control.
Turning the control clockwise will decrease the temperature, while turning it anti-clockwise will increase it.
We recommend turning the temperature control initially to a medium setting. After a certain time, the actual temperature should then be checked with a thermometer, and adjustments made if necessary.
Following a power interruption, or if the unit has been switched off on purpose, it may take 3 to 5 minutes before it switches on again.
Note: In position ‘0’, the cooling function is switched off, though the appliance is still connected to the mains.
If you notice frost on the rear wall, the most likely cause is that the door has been left open for too long, or that warm food has been placed inside the refrigerator or that the temperature control has been set too high.
Liquid or strong-smelling food, or food which is likely to absorb strong odours (e.g. cheese, fish, butter), should be stored separately or in hermetically sealed containers.
Warm food should be left to cool down to room temperature before being placed in the refrigerator.
Always ensure that the door is properly closed and that the seal is not obstructed by food stored inside the cabinet or door.

De-frosting and cleaning

Always remove the plug from the wall socket before cleaning.
When the build-up of ice has reached a thickness of 2 mm, the unit must be de-frosted.
Turn the temperature control down to ‘0’ and leave the door open.
Place the drip tray at the centre, at the back edge of the shelf.
The unit is now defrosting, and the resulting melt-water is collected at the bottom and in the drip tray. Warning: do not use any external device or other means (e.g. heaters or heating fans) to accelerate de-frosting.
Do not pour water over or inside the unit.
For frequent cleaning we recommend the use of warm water with some mild detergent. To prevent any unpleasant odour within the refrigerator, it should be cleaned about once a month.
Any accessories should be cleaned separately with soapy water. Do not put them in a dishwasher.
Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions or any cleaning agents that contain alcohol.
After cleaning, thoroughly clean all surfaces with fresh water before wiping them completely dry. When re-inserting the plug into the wall socket ensure that you have dry hands.
Take care not to remove or damage the rating plate inside the cabinet during cleaning.
To save energy, the compressor (at the rear) should be cleaned carefully at least twice a year with a brush or a vacuum cleaner.

Energy saving tips

The appliance should be set up in a well-ventilated, dry room.
Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight, and
do not position it next to any heat sources (radiators, cookers etc). If this cannot be avoided, however, suitable insulation must be installed between the heat source and the unit.
Do not cover the ventilation openings and grilles, and ensure sufficient air circulation behind the unit.
The compressor (at the rear) should be cleaned at regular intervals. Accumulated dust causes an increase in energy consumption.
Warm food should be allowed to cool down before it is stored inside.
Do not leave the fridge door open for too long when loading or taking out food.
Do not set a lower-than-necessary temperature. For detailed information on the temperature settings, please refer to the section Temperature control.

Trouble-shooting

Certain typical sounds can be heard when the appliance is switched on. These sounds are:

caused by the electrical motor within the compressor assembly; during compressor start-up the sound level will be slightly higher for a limited period of time.
caused by the cooling agent flowing through the circuit.

The following table lists possible malfunctions and their probable causes and solutions. In the event of operational problems, check first whether a solution can be found using this table. If the problem persists, disconnect the appliance from the mains power and contact our Customer Service Department.

Problem	Possible cause and solution
The appliance is not working at all.	· There is a power failure

· The main fuse has blown.

· The temperature control is set to ‘ 0 ‘.

· The fuse in the wall socket (if applicable) has blown. This can be checked by connecting another electrical device to the socket and checking for function.

The normal operating sound changes or becomes louder.| · Check for proper positioning (uneven floor?).

· Are any adjacent objects affected by the running of the cooling unit (i.e. causing them to vibrate?)

· Are there any objects on top of the unit which might be vibrating?

Transporting the appliance

To prevent damage to the unit during transport, ensure that all accessories and components inside and around the appliance are securely fastened.
The unit must only be transported in its vertical position; do not tilt any more than 30°.
Once the unit has been positioned, wait for about 30 minutes before it is connected to the mains.
If the unit has been tilted more than 30° during transport, allow it to stand in an upright position for at least 4 hours before it is connected to the mains.

Disposal

Appliances that are marked with this symbol have to be disposed of separately from household rubbish. These appliances contain valuable resources that can be recycled. A correct waste disposal protects the environment and the health of those around you. To get informed about it, either defer to your municipal administration or the retailer.

Pull the mains plug out of the socket and disconnect it from the appliance before getting rid of it.
The cooling medium Isobutane (R600a) and the propellant in the isolation Cyclopentane (C5H10) are inflammable substances, thus, need to be appropriately disposed of.
Make sure the tubes of the cooling circuit don’t getdamaged before the proper disposal.

Guarantee

This product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Under this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes to repair or replace any parts found to be defective, providing the product is returned to one of our authorised service centres. This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modified, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised person, or damaged through misuse.
This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods. If the product fails to operate and needs to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing your name and address and the reason for return. If within the guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and proof of purchase.

Information needed by the Customer Service Department

Should repairs to the appliance become necessary, please contact our Customer Service Department, providing a detailed fault description and quoting the model number KB … on the rating plate of the appliance (see picture). This information will help us to handle your request efficiently.

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Appliance specification sheet

Model identifier	KB 8873 / 8874 / 8875 / 8876

M = manuel

| Fast freezing facility
Fresh food| 46| 4| –| M| –
Light source parameters:
Type of light source| –
Energy efficiency class| –
Electric data| see rating label