KITCHENAID KCBIX 60600 User Manual

Operating instructions

and

installation manual

Important safety instructions 4

Safeguarding the environment 5

Electrical connection for Great Britain and Ireland only 5

Energy-saving tips 6

Before using the appliance 6

Precautions and general recommendations 6

Cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of the ice
and/or water dispenser (if present) 7

Installation requirements 8

Technical specifications 9

Installation 9

Foreword 14

First use 15

Troubleshooting guide 17

After-sales service 18

Important safety instructions Original instructions are the ones in English lan-

guage. All other instructions in different languages have been translated from the original
version.

•WARNING: to avoid a hazard due to

instability, positioning or fixing of the
appliance must be done in accordance
with the manufacturer instructions.

•WARNING: keep the appliance

ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.

•WARNING: do not damage the

appliance refrigerant circuit pipes.

•WARNING: Do not use mechanical,

electric or chemical means other
than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.

•WARNING: Do not use or place

electrical devices inside the appliance
compartments if they are not of the
type expressly authorised by the
Manufacturer.

Information: This appliance does not
contain CFCs. The refrigerant circuit
contains R134a (see the rating plate
inside the appliance).

•This product may contain Fluorinated
Greenhouse Gases covered by the
Kyoto Protocol; the refrigerant gas is
inside a hermetically sealed system.
Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global
Warming Potential of (GWP) 3210.

•C-Pentane is used as blowing agent in
the insulation foam and it is a flammable
gas. Pay special attention during disposal
operations.

•This appliance 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

•Do not store explosive substances
such as aerosol cans with a flammable

propellant in this appliance.

•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.

•Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without
supervision.

•To avoid the risk of children becoming
trapped and suffocating, do not
allow them to play or hide inside the
appliance.

•It must be possible to disconnect the
appliance from the power supply by
unplugging it if plug is accessible, or
by means of an accessible multi-pole
switch installed upstream of the socket
in conformity with national safety
standards.

•Plug the appliance into a grounding
socket: the appliance must be correctly
connected to an approved earthing
system.

•Do not use single/multi adapters or
extension cords.

•During installation, make sure the
appliance does not damage the power
cable.

•Do not pull the aplliance power cable

•The appliance must be handled and
installed by two or more persons.

•Installation and maintenance including
replacement of the supply cord must
be carried out by the manufacturer or a
qualified technician, in compliance with
the manufacturer’s instructions and
the local safety regulations in force. In
order to avoid a hazard do not repair
or replace any part of the appliance
including the supply cord, unless
specifically stated in the user manual.

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Safeguarding the environment

1. Packing

The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears
the recycling symbol . For disposal, comply with
the local regulations. Keep the packing materials
(plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the
reach of children, as they are a potential source of
danger.

2. Scrapping/Disposal

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable
material.
This appliance is marked in compliance with
European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring the
correct disposal of this appliance, you can help
prevent potentially negative consequences for the
environment and the health of persons.

The symbol on the appliance, or on the
accompanying documents, indicates that this
appliance should not be treated as domestic waste
but must be taken to a special collection centre for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by
cutting off the power cable and removing the doors
and shelves so that children cannot easily climb
inside and become trapped.

Scrap the appliance in compliance with local
regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a special
collection centre; do not leave the appliance
unattended even for a few days, since it is a
potential source of danger for children.
For further information on the treatment, recovery
and recycling of this product, contact your
competent local office, the household waste
collection service or the shop where you purchased
the appliance.

Declaration of conformity

• This appliance has been designed for preserving

food and is manufactured in compliance with
Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.

• This appliance has been designed, manufactured

and marketed in compliance with:

- safety objectives of the “Low Voltage”
Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/
CEE and subsequent amendments); and also
integrated with the safety priciples of the
“machinery” DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLAMENT AND OF THE
COUNCIL of 17 may 2006

- the protection requirements of Directive
“EMC” 2004/108/EC.

• The appliance has a noise emission which does
not exceed 70 dB(A)

Electrical connection for Great Britain and Ireland only

Warning - this appliance must be earthed
Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance
is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to
change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A.
approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as
follows:

1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B).

2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover.

3. Refit both into plug.

Important:

The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a
fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not
be used until a correct replacement is fitted.
Correct replacement are identified by the colour
insert or the colour embossed in words on the base
of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your
local electrical store.

For the Republic of Ireland only

The information given in respect of Great Britain
will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and
socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type.

Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries)

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlet, please contact After-sales Service for further
instruction. Please do not attempt to change plug
yourself. This procedure needs to be carried out by
a qualified technician in compliance with the
manufactures instructions and current standard
safety regulations.

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Energy-saving tips

• Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room
far away from any heat source (e.g. radiator,

• To guarantee adequate ventilation follow
installation instructions.

cooker, etc.) and in a place not exposed directly
to the sun. If required, use an insulating plate.

Before using the appliance

To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully
read the operating instructions which contain
a description of the product and useful advice.
Keep these instructions for future reference.

1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is
not damaged and that the door closes properly.
Any damage must be reported to the dealer
within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance.

2. Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.

3. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

4. This product is a “blast chiller” not a food

conservator, as a consequence, then, cannot be
used for food conservation. After the selected
program is over, food must be taken and put in a
fridge or freezer.

Precautions and general recommendations

INSTALLATION

• Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet)
when moving the appliance.

• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in a place suitable
for its size and use.

• The appliance is arranged for operation in
places where the temperature comes within the
following ranges, according to the climatic class
given on the rating plate. The appliance may
not work properly if it is left for a long time at a
temperature outside the specified range.

Climatie Class

3 25 60

4 30 55

5 40 40

Amb.

temperature (°C)

Relative humidity

(%)

• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating
plate corresponds to that of your home.

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.

• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning
operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it
from the power supply.

• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the
freezer compartment since they may break.

• Avoid storing unwrapped food in direct
contact with internal surfaces of the freezer
compartment.

• Do not directly touch internal walls or frozen
food when taking it out the freezer or, if you
need to open the door in the middle of the
process, because this could cause burns.

The Manufacturer declines any liability for
injury to persons or animals or damage to
property if the above advice and precautions
are not respected.

SAFE USE

• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids
or gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.

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