Kelvinator KTB2802WA, KTB2502WA, KTB2302WA User Manual
Top Mount Refrigeration
User Manual
KTB2302, KTB2502, KTB2802,
KTB3402, KTB3702
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TIPS & INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS
ContentsCongratulations
Dear customer,
Congratulations and thank you for choosing our refrigerator.
We are sure you will find your new appliance a pleasure to use.
Before you use the appliance, we recommend that you read
through the entire user manual, which provides the description
of the appliance and its functions.
To avoid the risks that are always present when you use an
electrical appliance, it is important that the appliance is
installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions
carefully to avoid misuse and hazards.
We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future
reference and pass it on to any future owners.
After unpacking the appliance, please check that it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance but contact
your local customer care centre.
Conditions of use
This refrigerator is designed and intended to be used in normal
domestic applications only.
important
CHECK FOR ANY DAMAGES OR MARKS
If you find the refrigerator is damaged or marked, you must
report it within 7 days if you wish to claim for damage/marks
under the manufacturers warranty. This does not affect your
statutory rights.
Important safety information ��������������������������������������� 3
Installation �������������������������������������������������������������������5
Top freezer features �����������������������������������������������������6
Temperature control ����������������������������������������������������7
Door alarm ������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
LED lighting ������������������������������������������������������������������7
Door storage bins ��������������������������������������������������������7
Crisper bin �������������������������������������������������������������������7
Food storage guide �����������������������������������������������������8
Appliance noise ������������������������������������������������������������9
Troubleshooting ���������������������������������������������������������10
Warranty ���������������������������������������������������������������������11
environment
Information on disposal for users
• Most of the packing materials are recyclable. Please
dispose of those materials through your local recycling
depot or by placing them in appropriate collection
containers.
• If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Please ensure you read the instruction manual fully before you
call for service, or a full service fee could be applicable.
Record model and serial number here:
Model number: ..................................................................................
Serial number: ...................................................................................
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WARNING
WARNING
TIPS & INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Important safety information
Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place
for later reference. Pass the user manual on to new owners of
the refrigerator.
The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings
warning
This symbol indicates information concerning your
personal safety.
caution
This symbol indicates information on how to avoid damaging
the refrigerator
important
This symbol indicates tips and information about use
of the refrigerator
environment
This symbol indicates tips and information about economical
and ecological use of the refrigerator
warning
• When you dispose of your old refrigerators and freezers,
remove any doors. Children can suffocate if they get
trapped inside.
• This appliance 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not use a steam cleaner. If live components come into
contact with condensing steam, they may short-circuit or
cause an electric shock.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
• This appliance contains insulation formed with flammable
blowing gases. Avoid safety hazards by carefully disposing
of this appliance.
R600a refrigerant warning
• This appliance contains flammable R600a refrigerant. Avoid
safety hazards by carefully installing, handling, servicing
and disposing of this appliance. If your appliance contains
R600a it will be indicated on the rating plate inside the
appliance.
• Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not
damaged during transportation and installation.
• In the event any damage accidentally occurs, keep the
appliance away from open fires and any devices that
produce sparks or arcs and luminaries during normal or
abnormal operation, and unplug the appliance at the
powerpoint. Call authorised service for necessary action
and advice.
• Leaking refrigerant may ignite vent area if leak occurs.
• The room for installing appliance must be at least 1m3
per 8g of refrigerant. The amount and type of refrigerant
inthe appliance can be found on the rating plate inside the
appliance.
• In Queensland the authorised service person MUST hold a
gas work authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry
out servicing or repairs which involve the removal of covers.
• 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.
warning
It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised service
person to service this appliance. In Queensland the authorised
service person MUST hold a gas work authorisation for
hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing or repairs
which involve the removal of covers.
warning
Stable footing
When your refrigerator is in place, you need to stabilise it.
Lift the front of the refrigerator to take the weight off each
stability foot and make small quarter turns to each foot until
it is in firm contact with the floor. If you intend to move the
refrigerator, remember to wind up each foot so that you can
move it freely. Repeat the process of the foot adjustment
once you have settled on the new location of the refrigerator.
• If pressurised aerosol containers bear the word ‘flammable’
and/or a small flame symbol, do not store them inside any
refrigerator or freezer. If you do so you may cause an
explosion.
Side View
Stabilising foot
wound down
3Important safety information
General warnings
Read the following carefully to avoid damage or injury.
This symbol indicates never to do this
This symbol indicates always do this
It is important to use your refrigerator safely. Check these safety
points before using your refrigerator.
The appliance must be plugged into its own dedicated
220-240V, 50Hz AC electrical outlet.
The plug must be accessible when the refrigerator is
in position.
It is essential the powerpoint is properly earthed to
ground. Consult a qualified electrician if you are unsure.
Don’t use extension cords or adapter plugs with
this refrigerator.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Unplug the appliance before cleaning and before
changing the light bulb to avoid electric shock.
Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling the electrical
cord as this may damage it. Grip the plug firmly and pull
straight out.
Choose a location for your refrigerator that isn’t too
cold. The ambient room temperature should be above
10°C.
Stand your refrigerator in a dry place – avoid areas of
high moisture or humidity.
Don’t put the refrigerator in frosty or unprotected areas
like a garage or on the verandah.
Don’t plug your refrigerator into a timer fitted to
the powerpoint.
Do not put the refrigerator in direct sunlight, near
stoves, fires or heaters.
Do not put the refrigerator on an uneven surface.
When installed correctly, your refrigerator should:
– Have adequate space at the back and sides for
air circulation (refer to page 5).
– Be vertically aligned to the surrounding cupboards.
– Have doors that will self-close from a partially
open position.
NOTE: You must read these warnings carefully before installing
or using the refrigerator. If you need assistance, contact your
Customer Care Department. The manufacturer will not accept
liability, should these instructions or any other safety instructions
incorporated in this book be ignored.
Do not store flammable materials on or under the
appliance, e.g. aerosols.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
Never store fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.
Never try to repair the refrigerator yourself, only use
a qualified or authorised service person for repairs.
Never use electric heaters or dryers to defrost the
freezer because you can receive an electric shock.
When transporting and installing the refrigerator,
care should be taken to ensure that no parts of the
refrigerating circuit are damaged.
Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or
in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
4 Important safety information
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