SEVERIN VKS 8808 Full Size Refrigerator Instruction Manual

SEVERIN VKS 8808 Full Size Refrigerator Instruction Manual

Dear Customer,
Read the complete instruction manual carefully before you start to use the appliance. Keep it for further use. The appliance is only to be used by persons who are familiar with the safety instructions. If you pass it on, attach these instructions as well.

Intended Use

• The appliance is designed for storage and conservation of food only.
• We are not liable for possible defects in the case of abnormal handling or disregard of the instructions given by this manual.
• This is a compressor cooling appliance, which is qualified for short-term storing of food.
• Cooling appliances are divided into climate classifications.
  The climate classification for this item can be taken from the appliance specification sheet at the end of this manual.

Safety Instructions

• The appliance is designed for the use in a household or similar, for instance:

  • in kitchens for employees in stores, offices and similar working environments; ū in agricultural holdings;
  • for customers in hotels and motels and other living environments;
  • in bed and breakfast establishments.

• The appliance is not designed for commercial use, neither for the use in catering services and similar wholesales.

• WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
  The appliance contains the eco-friendly but inflammable cooling medium Isobutane (R600a). Therefore, you should pay attention that the cooling system is protected during the transport and after the installation of the appliance. If the system is damaged, by no means activate the appliance. In this case, remove open fire or ignition sources from near the cooling medium and aerate the room.

• If you sell, hand over or submit your appliance for recycling, you have to refer to the  inflammable propellant Cyclopentane (C5H10) in isolation as well as to the refrigerate Isobutane (R600a). Further details can be taken from the chapter Disposal.

• WARNING! Do not damage the cooling circuit. Leaking cooling medium can damage your eyes or cause inflammations.

• WARNING! Do not block the air inlets of the appliance panelling or the design with built-in furniture. A sufficient circulation of air has to be ensured.

• WARNING! Do not use any electric appliances (e.g., ice machines. etc.) that are not described in the manual.

• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

• Do not locate portable multible socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear oft he appliance.

• Before plugging it in, check  for possible damage duringshipping in the power cord or in the appliance itself. If this is the case, the appliance must not be put into operation.

• In this appliance, explosive substances such as an aerosol container with inflammable propellant cannot be stored.

• If reparations or interventions on the appliance are necessary, they have to be executed by an authorized repair service, in order to follow the safety regulations and to prevent endangerment. This also applies to the replacement of the power plug.

• The appliance can be used by children of 8 years or older as well as persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge, but only if they are supervised or instructed relating to the safe use of the appliance and thus understand the resulting  dangers.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

• Children are not allowed to play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and maintenance must not be executed by children without supervision.

• Tepid water with an addition of washing-up liquid is suitable for regular maintenance. Further details of the cleaning can be taken from the chapter Cleaning and Defrosting (Maintenance).

• WARNING! Do not take off the cover of the LED interior lighting. In case of a defect of the LED-lamp call the after-sales service (see appendix).

• 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 refrigerating appliance 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.

• There are different zones of low temperature in the refrigerator. The warmest zone is at the top of the door in the refrigerator. The coldest zone is on the back wall at the bottom of the refrigerator.

• For this reason, arrange the food in the following way:

  • On the shelves in the freezer (top to bottom): Baked goods, ready-made meals, dairy produce, meat, fish and sausages.
  • In the VeggiBox: Vegetables, salad and fruits.
  • In the door (from top to bottom): Butter, cheese, eggs, tubes, small bottles, big bottles, milk and juice bags

• In order to prevent damage to persons or property, the appliance can only be transported in a box, and it requires two persons to be installed.

• Caution! Keep your children away from packaging material – choking hazard!

• Regularly check the power plug for damages. If this is the case, do not se the appliance.

• Do not use electric appliances on the storage space to prevent fire azards. Also, do not put liquid containers on the appliance, so that possible leaking liquids do not interfere with the electronics and the isolation.

• Store high-proof alcoholic substances only tightly sealed and upright.

• Do not consume expired food. This could lead to food poisoning. Do not refreeze already defrosted groceries.

• Do not misuse any shelves, compartments, doors, etc., as a tread or for leaning on.

• Do not handle open fire or ignition sources in the interior space of the appliance.

• Pull the power plug:

  • in case of disturbances during the operation;
  • before every cleaning;
  • while working on the appliance.

• Do not pull the power cord; always grab the power plug for this purpose.

• We reserve technical changes.

Configuration

1. Lighting with temperature controller
2. Trays cooling chamber
3. VeggiBox cover
4. VeggiBox
5. Refrigerator door storage shelfs

Transport of the appliance

• During the transport, you have to secure all loose parts in and on the appliance, in order to prevent damage.
• The appliance should not be transported in a vertical position and at the same time not tilted over more than 30 degrees. Wait 30 minutes after the installation, before you connect the appliance to the mains.
• If the appliance was transported with a tilt of more than 30 degrees, wait 4 hours before you connect the appliance to the mains.

Before the initial operation

• Remove the protective sheets and all packaging material incl. the transport securing of the storage spaces and of the trays from the appliance.

• Dispose the packaging professionally.

• You might notice a slight ‘new smell’ when you start the appliance for the first time.
  It goes away once the appliance begins to cool.

• Clean the interior with tepid water with the addition of washing-up liquid. Clean the equipment separately with rinsing water, not in the dishwasher.

• Before you fill the appliance with food, let it work for 1 hour, so that the target temperature can be reached.

Installation of the appliance

• The appliance should be installed in a dry and well-aired room.

• The appliance can be operated at a humidity of max. 70 %.

• The surrounding temperature, at which the appliance can be operated, can be taken from the appliance specification sheet at the end of this manual.

• Do not install the appliance outdoors.

• Bear in mind that you can pull the power plug anytime.

• Protect the appliance from direct insolation.
  It should not be installed near heat sources (stove, heater, etc.). If this, however, cannot be avoided, you should put isolation between the heat source and the appliance.

• You must not imbed the appliance in a cabinet. The installation of the fridge directly under a board or a cabinet is disallowed.

• The unevenness of the floor can be compensated with the two vertically adjustable screw-in feet in the front, so that safe stability is attained.

Installation measures
If the appliance is placed sideways on a wall, you will leave a lateral gap of at least 60 mm, so that the doors of the appliance can open in a 90-degree angle. In order to be able to remove the VeggiBox completely from the appliance, detach the bottle compartment if necessary.

Ventilation

The air warmed behind the appliance needs to circulate freely. For this reason, the circulation of air cannot be compromised.
Caution! Do not cover possible existing ventilation openings in the back area of the top cover plate!

Connection

• Before you connect the appliance, you have to make sure that itself and the power plug do not show any transport damages.
• Connect the appliance only to a shockproof outlet. The mains voltage has to correspond to the one stated on the tool identification  plate.
• The appliance complies with the guidelines that are obligatory for CE marking.
• Do not connect the appliance to an inverter
• The power plug should not touch the backside, in order to avoid possible vibration noise.
• The appliance can be put into operation by plugging the mains plug into the point.
• A complete switching-off only occurs by pulling the mains plug.
• If the appliance has been disconnected from the mains, wait approx. 5 minutes after plugging in the mains plug before setting the temperature controller to the desired position.

Operating elements
The temperature adjustment for the refrigerator compartment is set via the controller on the lighting inside the refrigerator.

Place it in a central position to set an optimal temperature for normal use. The more you turn the knob clockwise, the lower the temperature in the refrigerator will be. The more you turn the knob counterclockwise, the higher the temperature in the refrigerator will be.

VeggiBox
The VeggiBox serves as the optimal storage for fruits and vegetables.

Interior Lighting
Do not take off the cover of the interior lighting. The appliance is equipped with high quality, durable LED-lighting. If the light is inoperative, call our after-sales service.

Storing of Food

• Store the food only packaged or covered in the refrigerator, in order to sustain the flavour and the freshness. Especially foods with a strong smell or prone to absorbing smell (cheese, fish, butter, among others) have to be stored separately.

• At first, set an average cooling temperature.
  If the cooling is too strong, set a higher temperature and if the cooling is too weak, set a lower temperature.
  If frost is built upon the back wall, then the cause of this could be that the door was opened too long, warm dishes were in the appliance or the temperature was set too low.

• Warm foods have to be cooled down to room temperature before they can be stored in the appliance.

• Make sure that the door is closed correctly and that it is not blocked by cooled food.

Cleaning and Defrosting (Maintenance)

Cleaning

• Always pull the mains plug before cleaning.
• Do not pour water into the appliance.
• Tepid water with a bit of washing-up liquid is suitable for the regular maintenance. In order to avoid an unpleasant smell in the cooling room, a cleaning of the latter once a month is recommended.
• Clean the equipment separately with rinsing water, not in the dishwasher.
• Do not use aggressive, abrasive or alcoholic detergents.
• After cleaning it with clear water, wipe the surface and carefully dry it off. Subsequently, plug the mains plug with dry hands.
• In order to save energy and maintain the efficiency, you should clean the condenser (on the backside) and the compressor at least twice a year with a broom or vacuum cleaner.
• The rating label in the interior of the appliance cannot be damaged or even removed while cleaning.

Defrosting

The refrigerator does not have to be defrosted but it does have to be cleaned.
The refrigerator‘s evaporator is fixed into the rear wall, which is why the rear walls can become covered with frost. Whenever the compressor is not working, frost can melt. The resulting water is led through a hose system to the basin on the compressor, where it then evaporates due to the heat generated. When setting the temperature controller, avoid permanent frost without a defrost phase.

Make sure that the drain gully and the drain opening are not blocked so that the water produced in the refrigerator can always flow off unobstructed.

Tips for Energy Saving

• For the installation of the appliance, choose a cool, dry and well-aired room.

• Protect the appliance from direct insolation.
  It should not be installed near heat sources (stove, heater etc.). If this cannot be avoided, some sort of isolation between heat  source and appliance has to be used.

• Don’t cover the ventilation openings and grid. Provide enough circulation of air on the backside of the appliance.

• Let warm food cool down before you store it in the fridge.

• Do not leave the door open too long when withdrawing or putting food inside. Otherwise, the formation of ice in the interior will be accelerated.

• Do not set the temperature lower than necessary. More details on temperature settings can be taken from the chapter ‘Controls and Display’.

Operation Noises

There might be some typical operation noises when the appliance is turned on. These are:

• Noise of the electric motor is arising from the working compressor.
  When the compressor starts to operate, then the noises get slightly louder for a short time.

• Noises in the tubes of the circulation of the refrigerant.

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 get damaged before the proper disposal.

Warranty

Severin grants you a manufacturer’s warranty of two years starting from the date of purchase. During this period, we eliminate  all defects which are noticeably based on material or fabrication defects and substantially affect the function, free of charge.
Further claims are excluded. The following is excluded from the warranty: Damages that result from non-observance of the instruction manual, improper use or normal abrasion, also delicate parts, e.g., glass, plastic or light bulbs. The warranty expires in the case of an intervention that is not authorized by us. If a repair is necessary, call and write an e-mail to our after-sales service. The contact details can be taken from the appendix of the manual. The legal warranty laws against the vendor and possible vendor warranties stay untouched.

Switch door hinge side

• If necessary, the door hinge can be switched from right to left.
• Warning! Before carrying out any work on the appliance, always disconnect the power plug from the mains.
• To avoid personal injury and material damage, carry out the shift of the door hinge with two people.
• We recommend that the door stop only be changed by qualified persons.
• Before you start, it is fundamental that you:
  • Always pay attention to the number of washers on the trunnion and screws.
  • Always align the doors so that they close tightly.

a) Unscrew the two screws q which secure the appliance top w from behind.
b) Take off the appliance top w and put it aside.
c) While securing the door, unscrew the 5 screws e & r which hold the upper door hinge t. Remove both door and hinge.
d) Loosen the screw s at the bottom right of the door, which holds the entry a for the journal, and remove both. Put the door aside in a safe place.
e) Tilt the device slightly backwards and unscrew the adjustable front feet y of the appliance.
f) Unscrew the screws u which hold the bottom door hinge i.
g) Loosen the screws d which hold the door handle f and take the blind plugs g out of the drill holes on the right side of the door.

a) Refer to drawing B when unscrewing the journal of the lower hinge i from the plate.
b) Turn the plate so that its underside is facing upwards.
c) Then, replace the journal and secure it with the nut. The newly configured lower door hinge receives the number 9.

a) Using the screws u, attach the lower door hinge o to the bottom left side of the appliance.
b) Screw the adjustable front feet y back on the appliance.
c) Put the entry a for the journal into the drill hole on the bottom left of the door and secure it with the screw s.
d) Put the door onto the journal of the bottom door hinge o and press it onto the appliance.
e) While securing the door, attach the upper door hinge t with the screws e & r on the top left side of the appliance, in a way  that ensures that the upper journal slides into the aperture on the door.
f) Using the screws d, attach the door handle
f on the right side of the door. Put the blind plugs g into the drill holes on the left side of the door.
g) Put on the appliance top w and secure it from behind with the two screws q.

Details for After-Sales Service

If a repair is necessary, please contact the service hotline directly with an explanation of the defect.
Before you do that, write down the article number from the rating label on the appliance (see figure), since this is needed for the smooth processing of your request.

Malfunction Removal

Subsequently, there is a table with possible malfunctions and recovery methods. Check if the recovery methods can repair the malfunctions. If this is not the case, then the appliance has to be disconnected from the mains supply, and the after-sales service has to be contacted.

• The main fuse has dropped out.
• The fuse in the wall socket is not working. Check this by plugging
another appliance into the same point.
The noises are too loud (if the normal operation noises change).| • Does the device have a solid stand?
• Does the running cooling unit set adjoining furniture or objects into vibration?
• Do objects positioned on the top of the appliance vibrate?

Appliance Specification Sheet* Cooling Appliances

*) According to ordinance (EU) Nr. 1060/2010 Appendix III
**) The actual consumption depends on the use and the location of the appliance.

References

• SEVERIN Onlineshop
• SEVERIN (Official)

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