ETNA KVV594ZWA, KVV594ROO, KVV594GRO User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER

KVV594

We thank you for the

confidence you have shown by
purchasing our appliance.
We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its
use.

The appliance is intended solely for
household use.

Refrigerator freezer (hereinafter: the

appliance) consists of two parts: the
upper part is the refrigerator and the
lower part is the freezer.
The refrigerator is intended for storing
fresh food at temperatures above 0°C.
The freezer is intended for freezing fresh
food and for long-term storage of frozen
food (up to one year, depending on the
type of food).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS

7 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES

INTRODUCTION

8 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

9 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

11 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

16 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

20 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

21 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR

22 STORING FOOD IN THE ZEROZONE DRAWER

24 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD

24 Freezing process
25 Important warnings on freezing fresh food
25 Storage of industrially frozen food
26 Frozen food storage time
26 Defrosting frozen food

27 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE

28 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION

STORING AND
FREEZING FOOD

DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE

29 TROUBLESHOOTING

31 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE

OTHER

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IMPORTANT
NOTES AND WARNINGS

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or metal capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

Before connecting the appliance to the power mains,
please read carefully the instructions for use which
describe the appliance and its correct and safe use. The
instructions apply for several appliance types/models;
thus, settings or equipment may be described herein
which is not available in your appliance. The instruction
manual includes the NO FROST version/model of
the freezer which is fitted with a fan and in which the
defrosting process is automatic.

Remove the packaging intended for protecting the
appliance or particular parts during transport.

Spacers are fitted on the
corners of the doors.
Remove them and insert
the supplied plugs into
their slots (only in some
models).

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Before connecting the appliance to the power
mains, let the appliance rest in a vertical position for
approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility
of operation faults due to the effect of transport on the
cooling system.

The appliance must be connected to the power
mains and grounded in compliance with the effective
standards and regulations.

The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may
not be exposed to rain.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

Before cleaning the appliance, unplug the appliance
from the power mains (unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet).

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
service technician or other adequately trained person.

If the appliance will be out of use for a prolonged
period of time, switch it off using the relevant button,
and unplug the appliance from the power mains. Empty
the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door
ajar.

If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician.
Do not attempt a repair of the LED lighting yourself, as
there is danger of contact with high voltage!

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To protect the environment, take the obsolete
appliance to an authorized home appliance collection
center.

Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials
that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without
any hazard to the environment.

Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. If
the language on the rating plate is not the language of
your choice or the language of your country, replace it
with the one supplied.

WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.

WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING! Do not use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.

The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not
be treated as normal household waste. The product should be taken to an
authorized collection center for waste electric and electronic equipment

processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent any negative effects
on the environment and health of people which could occur in case of incorrect product
removal. For detailed information on removal and processing of the product, please
contact the relevant municipal body in charge of waste management, your waste
disposal service, or the store where you bought the product.

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ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER
WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES

• Install the appliance as specifi ed in the instruction manual.

• Do not open the door more often than necessary.

• Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed.

• Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the

appliance).

• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for other reasons, have it

replaced as soon as possible.

• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.

• Before placing the food in the appliance, cool it to room temperature.

• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.

• Remove some of the drawers from the freezer compartment as described in the

instruction manual, in order to make use of the entire interior.

• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3-5 milimeter layer of of frost

or ice has built up on the refrigerated surfaces.

• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that the food

is placed so that the air can freely circulate in the appliance interior (observe the
recommended placement of food as described in the instructions).

• In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots.

• If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them o to reduce power consumption.

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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

A Refrigerator

1

2

3

A

4

1 Control unit
2 LED lighting of refrigerator

interior

3 Pull-out glass shelf (height-

adjustable)

4 Crisper (fruit and vegetables

5

6

drawer)

5 Height-adjustable door bin
6 Bottle shelf

B Freezer
7 Freezer drawers
8 Glass shelves

7

8

B

• The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the appliance,

pull it out as far as it will go, then lift at the front and pull out completely.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

SELECTING THE ROOM

• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate correctly

if the environment temperature is in the interval specifi ed in the table. The appliance class is
indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic information on the appliance.

Class Temperature

SN (subnormal)

N (normal)

ST (subtropical)

T (tropical)

from +10°C to +32°C

from +16°C to +32°C

from +16°C to +38°C

from +16°C to +43°C

Warning: Make sure the room where the appliance is installed is large enough. There
should be at least 1 m
on the rating plate in the appliance interior.

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of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is stated

INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

Appliance installation should be carried
out by at least two persons to avoid any
physical injury or damage to the appliance.

• The appliance must stand level or tilted

max

30 mm

> 90°

slightly to the back, stable on a solid
base. At the front, the appliance is fi tted
with two adjustable legs that can be used
to level the appliance. At the rear side,
casters allow for easier installation of the
appliance (only with some models).

• There should be a clearance of at least 5 cm
between the appliance and any cupboard
installed above it, in order to allow adequate
cooling of the condenser unit.

• The appliance is supplied with two
spacers which should be installed on
the lower part of the housing to prevent
from pushing the appliance too close to
the wall. Appliance may also be installed
without the spacers; however, this may
increase power consumption.

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• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not place it near any source of
heat. If this cannot be avoided, install an insulation panel.

• The appliance may stand alone or it may be placed ext to a cupboard or a wall. Consider
the clearance required to fully open the door in order to allow pulling out the drawers
and shelves (see installation diagram).

min 50 mm

600 mm

600 mm

688 mm

640 mm

1201 mm

717 mm

669 mm

Retro appliance

1176 mm

1249 mm

max 90°

644 mm

m

ax 90°

710 mm

CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE

• Connect the appliance to the power mains using a connection cable. The wall outlet
should be fi tted with a ground contact (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency
are indicated on the rating plate/label with basic information on the appliance.

• The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance
with the e ective standards and regulations. The appliance will withstand short-term
deviations from the nominal voltage, but not more than +/- 6%.

1224 mm

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