Ikea FROSTKALL Operating Instructions
FROSTKALL
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Contents
4
Safety information 4
Safety instructions 5
Installation 7
Product description 9
Operation 10
Daily Use 14
Subject to change without notice.
Hints and tips 18
Care and cleaning 19
Troubleshooting 21
Technical information 24
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS 25
IKEA GUARANTEE 26
Safety information
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read
the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if
an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages.
Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future
reference.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental 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.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
General Safety
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
– Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments
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– By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other
residential type environments
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral
detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning
pads, solvents or metal objects.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• If the appliance is equipped with an Ice maker or a water
dispenser, fill them with potable water only.
• If the appliance requires a water connection, connect it to
potable water supply only.
• The inlet water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be
between 1 bar (0,1 MPa) and 10 bar (1 MPa)
Safety instructions
Installation
Warning! Only a qualified
person must install this
appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied
with the appliance.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Make sure the air can circulate around
the appliance.
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• Wait at least 4 hours before connecting
the appliance to the power supply. This
is to allow the oil to flow back in the
compressor.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, oven or hobs.
• The rear of the appliance must stand
against the wall.
• Do not install the appliance where there
is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas that
are too humid or too colds, such as the
construction appendices, garages or
wine cellars.
• When you move the appliance, lift it by
the front edge to avoid scratching the
floor.
Electrical connection
Warning! Risk of fire and
electrical shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical information
on the rating plate agrees with the
power supply. If not, contact an
electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
electrical components (e.g. mains plug,
mains cable, compressor). Contact the
Authorised Service Centre or an
electrician to change the electrical
components.
• The mains cable must stay below the
level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the installation.
Make sure that there is access to the
mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains
plug.
Use
Warning! Risk of injury, burns,
electrical shock or fire.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice
cream makers) in the appliance unless
they are stated applicable by the
manufacturer.
• Be careful not to cause damage to the
refrigerant circuit. It contains isobutane
(R600a), a natural gas with a high level
of environmental compatibility. This gas
is flammable.
• If damage occurs to the refrigerant
circuit, make sure that there are no
flames and sources of ignition in the
room. Ventilate the room.
• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic
parts of the appliance.
• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer
compartment. This will create pressure
on the drink container.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in
the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products in,
near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the compressor or the
condenser. They are hot.
• Do not remove or touch items from the
freezer compartment if your hands are
wet or damp.
• Do not freeze again food that has been
thawed.
• Obey the storage instructions on the
packaging of frozen food.
Care and cleaning
Warning! Risk of injury or
damage to the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
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• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in
the cooling unit. Only a qualified person
must do the maintenance and the
recharging of the unit.
• Regularly examine the drain of the
appliance and if necessary, clean it. If
the drain is blocked, defrosted water
collects in the bottom of the appliance.
Disposal
Warning! Risk of injury or
suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
Installation
Warning! Refer to Safety
chapters.
Positioning
This appliance should be installed in a dry,
well ventilated indoor where the ambient
temperature corresponds to the climate
class indicated on the rating plate of the
appliance:
Climate
class
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C
Ambient temperature
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door to prevent children and
pets to be closed inside of the appliance.
• The refrigerant circuit and the insulation
materials of this appliance are ozonefriendly.
• The insulation foam contains flammable
gas. Contact your municipal authority for
information on how to discard the
appliance correctly.
• Do not cause damage to the part of the
cooling unit that is near the heat
exchanger.
Some functional problems might
occur for some types of models
when operating outside of that
range. The correct operation can
only be guaranteed within the
specified temperature range. If
you have any doubts regarding
where to install the appliance,
please turn to the vendor, to our
customer service or to the
nearest Authorised Service
Centre.
Location
To ensure best performance, install the
appliance well away from sources of heat
such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc.
Make sure that air can circulate freely
around the back of the cabinet.
Caution! In order to guarantee
proper functioning in ambient
temperature above 38°C, it is
advised to have a 30mm
separation between the sides of
the appliance and surrounding
furniture.
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Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage
and frequency shown on the rating plate
correspond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power
supply cable plug is provided with a contact
for this purpose. If the domestic power
supply socket is not earthed, connect the
appliance to a separate earth in
compliance with current regulations,
consulting a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility
if the above safety precautions are not
observed.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
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Product description
Product overview
Vegetable drawer
1
Low temperature compartment
2
Glass shelves
3
No-Frost cooling
4
Bottle rack
5
Control panel
6
Dairy compartment with lid
7
Door balconies
8
Bottle balcony
9
Freezer drawer
10
Freezer drawer
11
Freezer drawer
12
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Operation
Control panel
Display
1
Bottle Chill and Appliance ON/OFF
2
button
Temperature colder button
3
Temperature warmer button
4
Fridge compartment button
5
Freezer compartment button
6
Display
A) Fridge temperature indicator
B) Fridge OFF mode
C) Vacation function
D) Fridge Eco Mode
E) Shopping Function
F) Alarm indicator
G) Freezer Eco Mode
Mode button
7
It is possible to change the predefined
sound of buttons to a louder one by
pressing together Mode button and
Temperature colder button for
approximately 5 seconds. Change is
reversible.
H) Fast Freezing function
I) Freezer temperature indicator
J) Bar indicators
K) Bottle Chill function
L) Extra Humidity function
M) Demo mode
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After selection of the fridge or
freezer compartment the
animation starts
After selection of the
temperature the animation
flashes for a few minutes.
Bar indicators
The bars guide the user when interacting
with the unit and indicate at what level the
unit is performing. The bars indicate:
• which compartment is in focus (active),
when animation stops
• the desired temperature on the scale
• whether the set temperature is higher or
lower than the previous one (increasing
or decreasing animation).
Switching on
Connect the mains plug to the power socket
1. Press the ON/OFF if the display is off.
The temperature indicators show the set
default temperature.
2. The alarm buzzer may sound after a
few seconds.
To reset the alarm refer to "High
temperature alarm".
If "DEMO" appears on the display, the
appliance is in demonstration mode.
Refer to "Troubleshooting...".
To select a different set
temperature refer to
"Temperature regulation".
Switching off
Press ON/OFF for 3 seconds.
The display switches off.
To disconnect the appliance from the
power, disconnect the mains plug from the
power socket.
Switching on the fridge
To switch on the fridge press the fridge
compartment button.
The fridge OFF indicator goes off.
To select a different set
temperature refer to
"Temperature regulation".
Switching off the fridge
To switch off the fridge press the fridge
compartment button for few seconds.
The fridge OFF indicator is shown.
Temperature regulation
1. Select the fridge or freezer
compartment.
2. Press the temperature button to set the
temperature.
3. Set default temperature: +4°C for the
fridge and -18°C for the freezer.
The set temperature will be reached
within 24 hours.
The temperature indicators show the set
temperature.
After power failure the set
temperature remains stored.
High temperature alarm
An increase in the temperature in the
freezer compartment (for example due to
an earlier power failure or opening of the
door) is indicated by:
• flashing the alarm and freezer
temperature indicators;
• sounding of buzzer.
To reset the alarm press any button.
The buzzer switches off.
The freezer temperature indicator shows
the highest temperature reached for a few
seconds. Then show again the set
temperature.
The alarm indicator continues to flash until
the normal conditions are restored.
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When the alarm has returned the
alarm indicator goes off.
Door open alarm
An acoustic alarm will sound if the door is
left open for approximately 5 minutes. The
door open alarm conditions are indicated
by:
• flashing alarm indicator;
• acoustic buzzer.
When normal conditions are restored (door
closed), the alarm will stop. During the
alarm, the buzzer can be switched off by
pressing any button.
Shopping Function
If you need to insert a large amount of
warm food, for example after doing the
grocery shopping, we suggest activating
the Shopping Function to cool the products
more rapidly and to avoid warming food
already stored in the refrigerator.
The Shopping Function shuts off
automatically after approximately 6 hours.
1. To switch on the function:
a. Select the fridge compartment if it is
not already selected.
b. Press Mode until the corresponding
icon appears.
The Shopping Function indicator is shown.
2. To switch off the function before it
deactivates automatically:
a. Select the fridge compartment if it is
not already selected.
b. To deactivate the function, press
Mode to select another function or
until no function icon is visible on the
display.
The Shopping Function indicator goes off.
The function switches off by
selecting a different fridge set
temperature.
Fast Freezing function
This function stops automatically after 52
hours.
1. To switch on the function:
a. Select the freezer compartment.
b. Press Mode until the corresponding
icon appears.
The Fast Freezing indicator is shown.
2. To switch off the function before it
deactivates automatically:
a. Select the freezer compartment.
b. To deactivate the function, press
Mode to select another function or
until no function icon is visible on the
display.
The Fast Freezing indicator goes off.
The function switches off by
selecting a different freezer set
temperature.
Eco Mode
For optimal food storage select the Eco
Mode.
1. To switch on the function:
a. Select the fridge/freezer
compartment.
b. Press Mode until the corresponding
icon appears.
The temperature indicator shows the set
temperature for the fridge: +4°C and for the
freezer: -18°C.
The Eco Mode indicator is shown.
2. To switch off the function:
a. Select the fridge/freezer
compartment.
b. To deactivate the function, press
Mode to select another function or
until no function icon is visible on the
display.
The Eco Mode indicator goes off.
The function switches off by
selecting a different set
temperature.
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Extra Humidity function
If you notice that the food stored in the
fridge compartment is drying out too
quickly, you can stop this process by
increasing humidity in the cabinet by
activating Extra Humidity function.
Extra Humidity can function
simultaneously with Shopping
Function and Eco Mode.
1. To switch on the function press Mode
until the corresponding icon appears.
The Extra Humidity indicator goes on.
2. To deactivate the function, press Mode
to select another function or until no
function icon is visible on the display.
The Extra Humidity indicator goes off.
Bottle Chill function
Bottle Chill function is to be used to set an
acoustic alarm at the preferred time, useful
for example when a recipe requires to cool
down a mixture for a certain period of time,
or when a reminder is needed in order not
to forget the bottles placed in the freezer
for fast cooling.
1. To switch on the function press Bottle
Chill.
Bottle Chill indicator appears.
Wait until the timer shows the set value (30
minutes).
2. Press the temperature colder button and
temperature warmer button to change
the timer set value from 1 to 90 minutes.
The timer indicator is shown (min).
At the end of the countdown Bottle Chill
indicator flashes and an audible alarm
sounds
3. Remove any bottle stored in the freezer
compartment.
4. Press Bottle Chill to switch off the sound
and terminate the function.
It is possible to deactivate the
function at any time during
the countdown by pressing
Bottle Chill. Bottle Chill
indicator goes off
It is possible to change the
time during the countdown
and at the end by pressing
the temperature colder
button and the temperature
warmer button.
Vacation Function
This function allows you to keep the
refrigerator closed and empty during a long
holiday period without the formation of a
bad smell.
Remove all food from fridge
compartment before activating
Vacation Function.
1. To switch on the function press Mode
until the corresponding icon appears.
Vacation Function indicator goes on.
The fridge temperature indicator shows the
set temperature.
2. To deactivate the function, press Mode
to select another function or until no
function icon is visible on the display.
Vacation Function indicator goes off.
The function switches off by
selecting a different fridge set
temperature.
3-6
1-2
10-12
3-4
10-12
3-6
10-12
3-6
10-12
3-6
x1
x1
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Freezing Calendar
The symbols show different types of frozen
goods.
The numbers indicate storage times in
months for the appropriate types of frozen
goods. Whether the upper or lower value of
the indicated storage time is valid depends
on the quality of the foods and treating
before freezing.
Accessories
Egg tray
Ice tray
Freezer blocks
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with tray for the
production of ice-cubes.
1. Fill the tray with water.
2. Put the tray in the freezer compartment
Caution! Do not use metallic
instruments to remove the tray
from the freezer.
Freezer blocks
Two freezer blocks are supplied in the
freezer; this increase the length of time for
which food will keep in the event of a
power failure or breakdown.
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen and
deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze small amount of fresh foods it is
not necessary to change the present setting.
To freeze fresh food activate the Fast
Freezing function at least 24 hours before
placing the food to be frozen in the freezer
compartment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the top
compartment.
The maximum amount of food that can be
frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating
plate, a label located on the inside of the
appliance.
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The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during
this period do not add other food to be
frozen.
When the freezing process is completed,
return to the required temperature (see
"Fast Freezing function").
In this condition, the refrigerator
compartment temperature might
drop below 0°C. If this occurs
reset the temperature regulator
to a warmer setting.
Storage of frozen food
When activating an appliance for the first
time or after a period out of use, before
putting the products in the compartment let
the appliance run at least 2 hours with the
Fast Freezing function turned on.
The freezer drawers ensure that it is quick
and easy to find the food package you
want. If large quantities of food are to be
stored, remove all drawers except for the
bottom drawer which needs to be in place
to provide good air circulation. Keep the
food on all shelves no closer than 15 mm
from the door.
Warning! In the event of
accidental defrosting, for
example due to a power failure,
if the power has been off for
longer than the value shown in
the technical characteristics chart
under "rising time", the defrosted
food must be consumed quickly
or cooked immediately, cooled
and then re-frozen.
depending on the time available for this
operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still
frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case,
cooking will take longer.
Positioning the door balconies
To permit storage of food packages of
various sizes, the door balconies can be
placed at different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as
follows: gradually pull upwards the balcony
until it comes free, then reposition as
desired.
Movable shelves
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being
used, can be thawed in the refrigerator
compartment or at room temperature,
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The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the safety
glass shelves can be positioned as desired.
Caution! Do not move the glass
shelf above the vegetable
drawer to ensure correct air
circulation.
Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer
The freezing baskets have a limit stop to
prevent their accidental removal or falling
out.
At the time of its removal from the freezer,
pull the basket towards yourself (1) and,
upon reaching the end point, remove the
basket by tilting its front upwards (2).
At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the
front of the basket to insert it into the
freezer. Once you are over the end points,
push the baskets back in their position.
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and
vegetables.
There is a grille on the bottom of the drawer
to separate the fruit and vegetables from
any humidity that may form on the bottom
surface.
Low Temperature Compartment
The drawer is suitable for storing fresh food
like fish, meat, seafood, because the
temperature is lower here than in the rest of
the fridge.
Caution! Before placing or
removing the Low Temperature
Compartment inside the
appliance, pull out the vegetable
drawer and glass cover.
The Low Temperature Compartment is
equipped with runners. To remove it from
the fridge compartment, pull the drawer
towards yourself and remove the module
by tilting its front downwards.
Vegetable Drawer
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Bottle rack
Place the bottles (with the opening facing
front) in the pre-positioned rack.
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No-Frost Cooling
No-Frost cooling allows rapid cooling of
food and keeps a more uniform
temperature in the appliance.
The refrigerator compartment is equipped
with a fan that activates by itself when
needed, for example for a quick
temperature recovery after door opening or
when the ambient temperature is high.
If the rack is positioned
horizontally, place only closed
bottles.
This bottle rack can be tilted to store
unsealed bottles. To obtain this result, place
front hooks of the rack one level higher than
the rear hooks.
The fan stops when you open the
door and restarts immediately
when you close it.
Carbon Air Filter
The appliance is equipped with a Carbon
Air Filter situated in an air lever drawer of a
fan-cooling device. The filter purifies the air
from unwanted odours meaning that the
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storage quality will be further improved. On
delivery the carbon filter is in a plastic bag
to preserve performance. The filter should
be placed in the air lever drawer before the
appliance is turned on. To get the best
performance the filter should be replaced
once every year. In order to obtain
information on the new filter purchase,
contact the Authorised Service Centre.
Caution! Make sure that the air
lever drawer is closed to obtain
proper functioning. Handle the
filter carefully so that fragments
do not loosen from the surface.
1. Open the air lever drawer.
2. Remove the filter from the plastic bag.
3. Insert the filter in the drawer.
4. Close the drawer.
Temperature indicator
This appliance is sold in France.
In accordance with regulations
valid in this country it must be
provided with a special device
(see figure) placed in the lower
compartment of the fridge to
indicate the coldest zone of it.
Hints and tips
Normal operating sounds
The following sounds are normal during
operation:
• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound
from coils sound when refrigerant is
pumped.
• A whirring and pulsating sound from the
compressor when refrigerant is pumped.
• A sudden cracking noise from inside
appliance caused by thermic dilatation
(a natural and not dangerous physical
phenomenon).
• A faint click noise from the temperature
regulator when the compressor switches
on or off.
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave
it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If foreseen, do not remove the cold
accumulators from the freezer basket.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating
liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if
it has a strong flavour
• position food so that air can circulate
freely around it
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