Defy KS 603613 W, KS 60361 W, K60363H Instruction Manual

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KS 603613 W

KS 60361 W

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The manufacturer strives for continuous improvement.
For this reason, the text and illustrations in this manual

are subject to change without notice.

Part number

3807300100

EN

K60363H REFRIGERATORS

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Read this manual before initial installation and operation of the
product!

Dear Customer,
Your new Defy refrigerator was manufactured in a state of the art facility and has passed the
strictest quality control procedures.
Please read this manual carefully before using your product for the first time and then store it
within easy reach for future reference.
We trust you will enjoy years of trouble free use.

The user manual:

• This manual will provide you with information on how to safely operate and care for your

product in order that you gain the maximum benefit from it.

• Pay particular attention to any safety instructions.

• Please read all additional documents supplied with your product.

• Please note that this manual may be used for several similar but different models. Please

check for relevance regarding your particular model.

Explanation of symbols used in this manual

Important safety information. Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and
property.

Caution; Warning for supply voltage.

Caution; Warning for fire hazard.

Caution; Warning for hot surfaces.

Read the instructions.

Useful information. Important information or useful hints about usage.

Unpacking

Remove all packaging.
Ensure that packing material is disposed of in a responsible manner and that any plastic bags
are cut up to prevent children playing with them and accidentally suffocating.
If the refrigerator is damaged in any way do not use it. Report the damage to your dealer who
will take the necessary corrective action.

This refrigerator is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
refrigerator by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the refrigerator.

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Contents

4. Using your refrigerator 12

Temperature control and adjustment 12

5. The freezer compartment 13

Deep Freeze information 13
Deep Freeze packaging information 13
Placing foods 14

6. Water Dispenser 15

Cleaning the water tank 16

7. Maintenance and cleaning 17

8. Trouble Shooting 18

9. Refrigerator specifications 21

10. Service Centres 22

11. Warranty 23

1. Your Refrigerator 4

2. Important Safety Information 5

Warnings 5

Child safety 6

HCA Warning 6

Energy saving tips 7

3. Placing and Installation 8

Transportation instructions 8

Before using the refrigerator 8

Electrical connection 8

Adjusting the feet 9

Reversing the doors 10

Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match your refrigerator exactly.

Values stated on the machine labels or in the documentation accompanying it are
obtained in laboratory conditions in accordance with the relevant standards.
Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the machine, these
values may vary.

Warning: Do not place any copper pots or dishes inside the cabinet.

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Your Refrigerator

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The manufacturer strives for continuous improvement. For this reason, technical
specifications, text and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without notice.

Figures represented in this instruction manual are schematic and may not correspond
exactly with your refrigerator. If the parts are not included in the refrigerator you have
purchased, they may be model specific and therefore only valid for some models.

1. Thermostat knob

2. Interior light

3. Adjustable shelves

4. Bottle rack *

5. Defrost water collection channel

- Drain tube

6. Crisper cover

7. Salad crisper
* (Depends on Model).
8(a). Freezer drawer with ice tray

8. Freezer drawer

9. Adjustable front feet
10(a). Dairy shelf

10. Door shelf

11. Egg tray

12. Fridge compartment

13. Freezer compartment

14. Water dispenser filling container *

15. Water dispenser upper shelf *

16. Water dispenser tank *

17. Bottle shelf
* (Depends on Model).

8(a)

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8

10(a)

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• Unplug the refrigerator when cleaning,

during routine maintenance or if it will not
be used for an extended period.

• To unplug the refrigerator, remove the plug

by pulling on the plug and not the cable!

• Exposing the refrigerator to rain, snow, sun

and wind is an electrical safety risk.

• Should the mains lead of the refrigerator

become damaged or should it need
replacing at any time, it must be replaced
by a special purpose made mains lead
which can only be obtained from a DEFY
Authorised Service Agent.

• Never connect your refrigerator to

electricity saving systems as they may
damage the refrigerator.

• Do not store medicine or academic

research samples which require strict
temperature control in the refrigerator.

• Do not store or use flammable gas,

benzene, petrol or volatile substances in or
near the refrigerator.

• Do not store explosive substances such as

aerosol cans with a flammable propellant
in the refrigerator.

• In the event of a malfunction, disconnect

the refrigerator from the power supply.

• Do not overload your refrigerator with

excessive amounts of food. If overloaded,
the food items may fall down and injure
you and damage the refrigerator when you
open the door. Never place objects on top
of the refrigerator, they may fall down and
injure you when you open or close the
refrigerator door.

• If there is a blue light fitted on the

refrigerator, do not look at the blue light
through optics.

Important safety information

Please review and observe the following
information. Failure to do so may result in
injuries or material damage and will render
any warranty and reliability commitments
void. Spare parts for the refrigerator will be
stocked for 10 years to meet any
maintenance or service requirements.

Warnings

• Hand this owners manual over to the new

owner should ownership change.

• The refrigerator must only be used for its

intended purpose, i.e. the storing of edible
foodstuff.

• The refrigerator is intended to be used in

household and similar applications such as
staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments; farm houses
and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments; bed and
breakfast type environments; catering and
similar non-retail applications.

• Consult with your authorised DEFY service

centre for all questions and problems
relating to the refrigerator. Only authorised
agents are to carry out repairs.

• Vapour and vaporized cleaning materials

must never be used in the cleaning and
defrosting the refrigerator. The vapour may
come into contact with the electrical parts
and cause a short circuit or electric shock.

• Do not allow children to hang on the

refrigerator door as the unit could topple
forward risking personal injury. Never use
the parts on your refrigerator, such as the
door, as a means of support or step.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the

refrigerator or freezer.

• Keep ventilation openings, in the

refrigerator or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstructions.

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Do not operate a damaged
refrigerator. Consult with your
nearest DEFY service centre
should you have any concerns

The electrical safety of the
refrigerator is only guaranteed if
the earth system of your home is
compliant to national standards.

Never plug the refrigerator into
the wall socket during
installation. Death or serious
injury may result.

Do not drill, cut or modify the
refrigerator. Injuries may result if
the refrigerant circuit is damaged.
See HCA warning. Do not
damage the refrigerant circuit.

Repairs must be carried out by
authorised persons only. Repairs
carried out by incompetent
persons create a user risk.

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• Ensure that there is sufficient spacing

between the refrigerator and surrounding
walls.

• Unplug the refrigerator from the mains

when you clean the refrigerator.

Child safety

• If the door has a lock, the key should be

kept out of reach from children.

• If you are discarding an old refrigerator

with a lock or latch fitted to the door,
disable the lock/latch, and ensure that the
refrigerator is left in a safe condition to
prevent children from being trapped inside
and suffocating.

• Children must be supervised to prevent

them from tampering with the refrigerator.

HCA Warning

Refrigerator cooling systems containing

R600a:

At DEFY, the care and protection of our
environment is an on going commitment.
This DEFY refrigerator is particularly
environmentally friendly and contains non
CFC / HFC natural substances in the cooling
system (Called R600a) and in the insulation
(Called cyclopentane). These are potentially
flammable if exposed to fire. Take care not
to damage, the cooling circuit / pipes of the

refrigerator in transportation and in use.

In case of damage do not expose the
refrigerator to fire or potential ignition
sources and immediately ventilate the
room where the refrigerator is situated.

Ignore this warning if your refrigerators
cooling system contains R134a.

• The refrigerator may move if the

adjustable legs are not properly levelled
on the floor. Levelling the adjustable legs
on the floor helps prevent the refrigerator
from moving.

• When carrying the refrigerator, do not hold

on the door handle as this may cause the
handle to break.

• When placing your refrigerator next to

another refrigerator or freezer, the
distance between the devices should be at
least 80 mm. Failure to do so may cause
adjacent walls to humidify.

• For refrigerators with a freezer

compartment; Do not put bottled and
canned liquid beverages in the freezer
compartment as they may burst.

• Do not touch frozen food with your hands;

they may stick to your hand.

• Never pour or spray water into or on the

refrigerator and do not store liquids, pot
plants or open containers on top of the
refrigerator as these might spill causing
electrical shorting.

• For manually controlled refrigerators, wait

at least 5 minutes before starting the
refrigerator after a power failure.

• Avoid any damage to the power cable

when transporting the refrigerator.

• Bending the cable may cause a fire.

• Never place heavy objects on the power

cable.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

• Do not plug in the refrigerator if the wall

socket is loose.

• On delivery, check to make sure that the

refrigerator is not damaged and that all the

parts and accessories are in perfect
condition.

• Ensure that the plug remains readily

accessible. Do not use multiple adapter
plugs or an extension cable.

Warning: Never dispose of the
Refrigerator in a fire.

Do not dispose of your Refrigerator
along with regular household
waste.

Contact your local authority for
disposal information and facilities
available.

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Energy saving tips

• Ensure your refrigerator is installed in a

well ventilated area. If the ambient
temperature is low (but in no case lower
than 5°C), then the energy saving will be
more. Do not install your refrigerator
under direct sunlight or near heat emitting
appliances such as ovens, dishwashers or
radiators. Keep food in closed containers.

• Ensure the time between buying chilled/

frozen food and placing it in the
refrigerator is kept at a minimum,
particularly in summer. Use a cooler bag
or a special carrier bag to carry frozen
food. Do not put hot food or drinks in the
refrigerator.

• Do not leave the door(s) of the

refrigerator open for long and ensure they
are closed properly after each opening.

• Defrost frozen food in the fridge

compartment, so that frozen food acts as
an ice pack to assist cooling in the fridge.
This will provide energy saving and
preserve the food quality.

• Do not put hot food or drinks in your

refrigerator.

• Do not overload your refrigerator. This

restricts effective air circulation in the
refrigerator.

• Pay attention to keep your food in closed

containers.

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Transportation instructions

1.The refrigerator must be transported only in
an upright position. The packing must be
intact during transportation.

2. When positioning your refrigerator, take
care not to damage flooring, pipes, wall
coverings etc. Do not move the refrigerator
by pulling the door or handle.

When re-transporting your refrigerator

• Your refrigerator must be emptied and

cleaned prior to any transportation.

• The shelves, accessories, crisper etc.

In your refrigerator must be fastened
securely with adhesive tape to protect
against any jolts.

• Packaging must be tied with thick tape

and strong rope and the transportation
guidelines printed on the package must
be followed.

Your refrigerator should be
installed at least 30 cm away from
heat sources such as hobs,
ovens, central heaters and stoves
and at least 5 cm away from
electrical ovens and should not
be located under direct sunlight.

If two refrigerators are to be
installed side by side, there
should be at least 8 cm distance
between them.

Placing and Installation

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1. Install your refrigerator in a place that
allows for ease of use.

2. Keep your refrigerator away from heat
sources such as stoves, geysers humid
places and direct sunlight.

3. There must be appropriate air ventilation
around your refrigerator in order to achieve
efficient operation. The refrigerator is to
have at least a 50 mm space from the
ceiling and at least a 50 mm space from
the wall. Fit the Two plastic wall spacers
supplied with the appliance rotating 1/4
turn to the condenser at the back of the
appliance (See Diagram).

4. Place your refrigerator on an even floor
surface to prevent jolts.

5. Do not keep your refrigerator in ambient
temperatures under 10°C.

Please make sure that the interior of your
refrigerator is cleaned thoroughly.

Before using the refrigerator check that:

1. The feet have been adjusted for perfect

levelling.

2. The interior of the refrigerator is clean and

dry.

3. Check the required distance between your

refrigerator and the wall in order to allow
for free air circulation.

4. The plug has been inserted into the wall

socket and the electricity is switched on.
When the door is open the interior light
will come on.

5. You may hear a noise as the compressor

starts up. The liquid and gases sealed
within the refrigeration system may also
give rise to noise, even if the compressor
is not running, this is quite normal.

6. Do not load the refrigerator immediately

after it is switched on. Wait until the
correct storage temperature has been
reached.

Electrical connection

Connect your refrigerator to a grounded
socket which is protected by a fuse with the
appropriate capacity.

Important

The connection must be in compliance with
national regulations.

The power cable plug must be easily

accessible after installation.
The specified voltage must be equal to your
mains voltage.

If the floor is covered with a carpet, your

refrigerator must be elevated 25 mm from
the floor.