Kelvinator ER 1642 T User Manual

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ER 1642 T

REFRIGERATOR

INSTRUCTION BOOK

This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips.

To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully before installing or using this appliance and retain for future reference.

The symbols below help you to find things more easily:

Safety precautions

Warnings and Safety information

Hints, useful information

Environmental information

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These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

Prior to installation

Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer.

Installation

This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.

Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available from your local Service Force Centre.

Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whenever possible, the back of the appliance should be close to a wall, but leaving the required distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation instructions.

The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle.

Child Safety

Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product.

There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!

During Use

This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use.

Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc.

Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out.

Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.

Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if consumed straight from the freezer compartment.

Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment they can burst when the contents freeze.

Manufacturers' recommended storage times should be adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply.

When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

Servicing

This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used.

Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre.

At the end of the Appliance Life

When disposing of your appliance use an authorised disposal site.

Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside.

The Appliance and the Environment

This appliance does not contain gases which could damage the ozone layer.

Avoid damaging the cooling unit. The packaging used on this appliance marked with

the symbol is recyclable.

Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it is passed on to any new owner.

CONTENT

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Instructions for the User

Guide to use the instruction book 2

Important Safety Instructions 3

Instructions for the User 5

General Information 5 Description of the Appliance 5

Using the Appliance 6

Before Use 6 To Start the Appliance 6 Thermostat Control 6 Hints for storage 7 Storage time and temperature of foods 7 How to use the two-star frozen food compartment 7 How to make ice cubes 7 Storage Shelves 8

Hints and Tips 8

Food Storage 8 Energy Saving Advice 8

Maintenance and Cleaning 8

Internal cleaning 8 External cleaning 8 Defrosting 9 Changing the Light Bulb 9 When the appliance is not in use 9

Something Not Working 10

Service and Spare Parts 10

Customer Care Department 11

Guarantee Conditions 11

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Specifications 12

Installing the Appliance 12

Transportation, Unpacking 12 Cleaning 12 Location 12 Ventilation Requirements 13 Levelling 13 Door Reversal 13

Electrical Connection 15

Storage Chart (1) 16

Storage Chart (2) 17

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General information

This appliance is designed for the refrigeration of food in a domestic home. It has a two-star frozen food compartment for ice making and frozen food storage.

To ensure correct operation, the appliance should be located where the ambient temperature is between 16-32 °C.

Description of the appliance

1. Frozen food compartment

2. Drip tray

3. Wire shelf

4. Glass shelf

5. Salad drawer

6. Rating Plate

7. Adjustable feet

8. Ice tray

9. Butter compartment

10. Interior light/Thermostat control

11. Door shelf

12. Gasket

13. Bottle shelf

14. Egg tray

15. Air circulation

16. Air vent

17. Condenser

18. Compressor

Using the Appliance

Before Use

Remove all securing tapes. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0,5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.

Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or products containing alcohol.

To Start the Appliance

1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after installation.

2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply.

3. Turn the thermostat control to the required setting. A setting of 3 - 4 is usually suitable for normal operation (see thermostat control).

4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside.

Thermostat Control

The thermostat control situated inside the refrigerator regulates the temperature of the larder compartment. Thermostat control is marked from 1-5 the higher the number, the colder the setting.

Position 0 - Off Position 1 - minimum coldness Position 5 - maximum coldness

Model If the ambient Position of

temperature is drip tray

greater than

ER 1642 T +25 °C Open (pos. 1)

The temperature inside the refrigerator and the 2-star compartment can be regulated further by adjusting the tray located under the 2-star compartment.

To obtain a lower temperature in the 2-star compartment when frozen food is stored inside and when the ambient temperature is 25 °C or lower push the tray in Position 2. When frozen food is not stored in the 2-star compartment and when the ambient temperature is higher than 25 °C pull the tray out to Position 1.

If frozen food is stored in the 2-star compartment and the ambient temperature is above 25 °C, pull the tray out to position 1 and turn the thermostat control to a colder setting (higher number). When the ambient temperature falls below 25 °C turn the thermostat control back to a medium setting and push the tray into position 2.

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