INVENTUM VR600 Freestanding Mini Freezer Instruction Manual

FREEZER
vriezer
VR600
Instruction Manual

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 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.

• 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 the information plate on the back of the appliance.
  Climatic class SN| Ambient temperature
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  N| From 10°C to 32°C
  ST| From 16°C to 32°C
  T| From 18°C to 38°C
  | From 18°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 any more 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. Top panel
2. Thermostat
3. Door
4. Adjustable legs
5. Freezer drawers (3x)
6. Glass shelves
7. Ice cubes holder

Before the first use

Before you use the appliance for the first time, please do as follows: Carefully unpack the appliance and remove all the packaging material and any promotional stickers. Keep the material (protective foil, plastic, polystyrene and cardboard) out of reach of children. Check the appliance after unpacking for any damage, possible from transportation. Place the appliance on a flat and stable surface. Make sure there is enough open space around the appliance for the intake and/or outlet vents. A minimum clearance of 10 cm is required between the appliance and any adjacent walls. The appliance needs good ventilation for easy dissipation of heat, high efficiency of refrigeration and low power consumption. Make sure the appliance is placed in a level horizontal position by screwing in the two adjustable front legs. Do not place the appliance next to radiators, heaters, stoves or in direct sunlight.
Note: check the climat class of the appliance. When installing the appliance in a environment that is not suitable, the appliance can not function properly.
Leave the appliance to stand for at least 3 hours before you insert the plug into the socket.
First clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm water and a neutral detergent. After cleaning, rinse the interior with clean water and rub dry. Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours.
CONNECTION TO THE MAINS
The appliance features external controls. Check whether the thermostat is set on 1. Check that the voltage in your home corresponds with the voltage printed on the back of the appliance and plug it in a socket.

Usage

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
Turning the knob to a different setting changes the temperature in the freezer.
Available knob settings:
Maximum temperature – setting 1 (least cold)
Optimal temperature – setting 2-6
Minimum temperature – setting 7 (most cold)
Set the temperature with the thermostat and choose a setting between 1 and 7. We advise to set the appliance on setting 3 or 4. The appliance now cools continuously until the set temperature has been reached. Do not place anything in the appliance until the set temperature is reached. This usually takes 3 or 4 hours. Then set the thermostat at the desired setting and place food into the freezer.
Use the highest setting 7 only for making ice cubes or when you put new frozen products in the freezing compartment.

Temperature inside the freezer compartment
Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the season of the year. The ambient temperature increase will be detected by the sensor and the compressor will be switched on automatically for a longer period of time in order to maintain the temperature set inside the freezer compartment.
Minor changes in temperature
The slight changes in temperature are perfectly normal and may occur, for instance during the storage of large quantities of fresh products in the freezer, or when the door is open for a longer period of time.
This will not affect the condition of the stored food and the temperature will quickly return to its set value.
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 appliance.

• 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 eacht other.

• The door should not be left open any longer than necessary.

• Do not freeze too large an amount of food at one time; the faster the food is frozen, the longer is preserves its qualities.

• Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after purchase. Make sure that it doesn’t defrost during transport.

• Do not store glass bottles or containers with liquids in the freezer which will freeze. The freezing may cause the bottles to break.
  Highly carbonated drinks can even explode. Never keep lemonade, fruit juice, beer, wine, champagne, etc. in the freezer.

• 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.

• 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 energyconsumption is substantially higher.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions
– Opening the door for long periods can cause a significatn 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.
– Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making icecream and making ice cubes.
– One-, two- and three-start compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

Order| Compartments TYPE| Target storage temp. [°C]| Appropriate food
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1| Fridge| +2 5 +8| Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cakes, drinks and other foods are not suitable for freezing.
2| (*)-Freezer| 5-18| 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| 5-18| 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| 5-12| 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| 5-6| 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| -650| 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 5 +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 5 +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 5+20| Red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, etc.

Note: please store different foods according to the compartments or target 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 mould 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.

Defrosting, cleaning & maintenance

FROST INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM
The frost intelligence system in this freezer ensures less frost formation and the freezer does not have to be defrosted as often as freezers without this technology. The technology also ensures that the freezer defrosts quickly and is easy to clean.
Defrost the freezer compartment when the layer of ice reaches a thickness of 3 to 5 mm. It is recommended to combine defrosting the appliance with cleaning it.

• Turn the thermostat to 1 and unplug the appliance.

• Open the door and remove the food from the freezer. Keep the contents of the freezer in a cool place and wrapped in blankets or newspapers.

• Leave the door open, this will speed up the defrost process.

• Place a container under the freezing compartment and wait for the ice to defrost. You can speed up the defrosting process by placing a bowl of hot water in the freezer.
  Remove the ice with a plastic ice scraper.
  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.

• Clean the interior of the appliance. Use warm water and a neutral detergent to prevent any bad smells occurring. After cleaning, rinse the interior with clean water and rub dry.

• Leave the appliance to dry for 1 to 2 hours. Simply remove the drawers to clean them by hand. Do not clean the interior accessories in the dishwasher.

• Clean the outside of the appliance and the gasket with a soft moist cloth.

• Switch the thermostat on to the right setting. When the freezer compartment reaches its correct temperature, replace the food items.

NOTES

• Excessive accumulation of ice on the freezing areas impairs the appliance’s freezing capacity and increases the energy consumption.
• Defrost the appliance at least once or twice a year. In case of a higher ice build-up, defrosting must be carried out more frequently.
• After taking the food out of the freezer, put it in a container, wrap it with several layers of paper, a blanket and store it at a cool place.
• The defrosting operation should last as short as possible. Long storage of food at the ambient temperature shortens their shelf life.

Troubleshooting

whether the plug is properly inserted into the socket
– check whether the power cable of the appliance is not damaged
– check whether there is voltage in the socket, by plugging another appliance, e.g. a night lamp
– check whether the appliance is switched on by setting the thermostat to a position above 3.
Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough or too high| Incorrect setting of the thermostat.| – reset the thermostat to a higher position
The ambient temperature is higher or lower than the climate range from table with technical specification.| The appliance is adapted to operation in the climate range from the table with technical specification.
The appliance is located in a sunlit place or near heat sources.| Move the appliance to another place. Observe the guidelines contained in the manual.
Too much warm food loaded at a time.| Wait 72 hours until the food becomes frozen and the required temperature is reached inside the compartment.
The air circulation at the back of the appliance is obstructed.| Move the appliance min.10 cm away from the wall.
The door of the freezer is opened too often and/or remains open for too long.| Reduce the frequency of opening the door and/or shorten the time when door remains open.
The door does not close completely.| Place the food and containers so that they would not interfere with the closing of the door.
The compressor is switched on too rarely.| Check whether the ambient temperature is not lower than the climate class.
Door gasket inserted incorrectly.| Press the gasket in or have it replaced.
The appliance works continuously.| Incorrect setting of the thermostat.| – reset the thermostat to a lower position
The appliancegenerates unusual noises.| Incorrect levelling of the appliance.| Level the appliance properly.
The appliance is touching furniture and/or other objects.| Place the appliance at a location that ensures proper clearances around it.

Certain sounds can be heard during normal use of the appliance, which do not affect its correct operation.

Sounds, which can be easily prevented:

• noise caused by the appliance which is not level – adjust the position with the adjustable turn-in front feet. Alternatively, place pads made of soft material under the rear rollers, especially when the appliance is placed on tiles.
• touching the adjacent piece of furniture – move the refrigerator away.
• creaking of the drawers or shelves – take out and put back the drawer or shelf.
• sounds of clinking bottles – move bottles apart.
  Sounds heard during normal use are mainly due to operation of the thermostat, compressor (switching on) and cooling system (thermal expansion and contraction of the radiator caused by flow of the cooling agent).

Reversing the door opening

Follow the steps below for reversing the door opening.

Product fiche

| INVENTUM
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Model number| VR600
Type of appliance| freezer
Category| 8
Energy-efficiency class| E
Annual energy consumption [Aec]| 168 kWh
Nett capacity – total| 98 liter
Nett capacity – freezer compartment ****| 98 liter
Maximum storage time in case of power failure (hours)| 11
Freezing capacity [kg/24 hour]| 7.
Climate class| SN/N/ST/T
Noise level dB(A)| 41dB/ C
Type of appliance| freestanding
Execution|
Number of doors| 1
Door opening reversible| •
Ice cube holder| •
Number of freezer drawers| 3
CFK/HFK free| free
Type of cooling agent| R600a
Number of compressors| 1
Technical specifications|
Dimensions (wxdxh) in mm| 600 x 610 x 850
Nett weight in kg| 36 kg
Gross weight in kg| 38 kg
Power consumption [W]| 90 W
Rated voltage [V] / frequency [Hz]| 220-240V/ 50Hz
Lenght of power cord [m]| 1,5 m
Type of plug| VDE plug 90°

Note: On the rating label – which you can find on the left inside the appliance – you can also find the technical specifications.

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