KITCHENAID KCVCX 20900R User Manual

Instructions for use

Before using the appliance 4
Safeguarding the environment 4
Cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of the ice and/or water dispenser

(if present) 4
Precautions and general recommendations 6
Connection to the water system 7
Main characteristics 7
Main components 8
Electronic control 9
Main control panel 9
Dynamic 0° control panel 10
Switching on and off 11
How to adjust the temperature for different requirements 12
Ice Maker activation 12
Information and malfunction messages on the display 12
Customization and language settings 13
Special functions activated through the Menu 14
Basic settings of the Menu 18
Internal Layout (positioning, adjustment, removal) 21
Activation and use of the Ice Maker 22
Water Filter 23
Lighting 23
General directions 24
Multi-temperature compartment 24
How to maintain good food quality 25
Recommendations for conserving fresh food 26
Recommendations for conserving frozen food 27
Recommended times for food conservation 27
Care and Cleaning 28
Cleaning the ventilation grille, filter and condenser 29
Internal cleaning 29
Troubleshooting Guide 30
Malfunction messages appearing on the display 31
After-Sales Service 32
Menu Map - Functions 33
Menu Map - Setting 34

Before using the appliance

• 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;

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. Installation and the electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified technician according to the
manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with the local safety regulations.

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

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.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs. The refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or R600a (HC) (see
the rating plate inside the appliance).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a natural gas without environmental impact, but is
flammable. Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes are not damaged.
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) 1300.

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Safeguarding the environment

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);

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

Electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an approved
earthing system.

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

Failure to follow the instructions regarding sanitizing can compromise the hygienic safety of
the water dispensed.

• When using the appliance for the first time and every time the filter is changed, discard the first 9-14
litres of water, equivalent to 6-7 minutes of dispensing (not necessarily consecutive, but before initial
consumption) and discard the ice produced in the first 24 hours.

• If the water dispenser has not been used for more than 4/5 days, it is advisable to clean the circuit and
run off the first litre of water.

• Reposition the removable water dispenser (if present), ensuring your hands are hygienically clean.

• Clean the ice bucket or drawer regularly but using only drinking water.

• The filter must be changed when indicated on the control panel or when the ice/water dispenser has not
been used for more than 30 days.

• With each filter replacement, sanitise the ice and/or water distribution system using a food grade
disinfectant (with sodium hypochlorite), which does not alter the characteristics of the materials, or use
the "Sanitising Kit" available from the After-Sales Service. Rinse with at least 2 litres of water before
use.

• Only original spare parts supplied by the manufacturer should be used when replacing components in the
ice and water dispenser.

• Any work on the appliance must be carried out by a qualified technician or the After-sales Service.

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Precautions and general recommendations

INSTALLATION

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

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

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

• Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source.

• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on
both sides and above the appliance and follow the
installation instructions.

• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.

• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit
pipes.

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

• Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated
place. 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.

Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)

SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90

N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90

ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100

T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110

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

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

• For the water connection, use the pipe supplied
with the new appliance; do not reuse that of the
previous appliance.

• Power cable modification or replacement must only
be carried out by qualified personnel or by
Aftersales Service.

• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from
the power supply by unplugging it or by means of a
mains two-pole switch installed upstream of the
socket.

• Do not use or place electrical devices inside the
appliance compartments if they are not of the type
expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.

• 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.

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

• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice
packs (in some models).

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

USE

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

• All appliances equipped with an automatic
icemaker and water dispenser must be connected to
a water supply that only delivers drinking water
(with mains water pressure of between 0.17 and

0.81 Mpa (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Automatic ice-makers
and/or water dispensers not directly connected to
the water supply must be filled with drinking water
only.

• Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing
fresh food and the freezer compartment only for
storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making
ice cubes.

• 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 refrigerator or freezer
compartments.

The Manufacturer declines any liability if the
above advice and precautions are not respected.

SAFETY

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

• 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.

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means
other than those recommended by the Manufacturer
to speed up the defrost process.

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Connection to the water system

The appliance should be supplied only with
drinkable water.

Make sure that installation is performed
correctly, according to all of the directions in the
specific installation manual provided with the
appliance.

Main characteristics

The models provided with Ice Maker require a
connection to the domestic water supply system.
This can be executed through the provided water
hose with 3/4” threading.

The system pressure must be between 0.05 MPa
and 0.5 MPa (between 0.5 Bar and 5 Bar).
Differents pressures can cause malfunctions or
leaks in the water system.

The appliance should be supplied only with
drinkable water.

• The triple refrigeration system and efficient
separation of internal compartments ensure
maximum freshness, offering optimum storage
conditions for food in each compartment:
refrigerator, Dynamic 0° and freezer

• The compartment normally used as a freezer can
also be operated as a refrigerator compartment,
or even as a Dynamic 0° compartment,
significantly increasing the appliance's flexibility
of use

• The Dynamic 0° compartment, with its low
temperature and humidity control, allows
optimum, safe storage of fresh food

• Electronic control ensures the temperature and
humidity levels are constantly maintained at the
level selected by the user

• The interactive menu allows personalized
management of the appliance functions and
display of messages pertaining to operation

• Optimization of consumption during holidays/
prolonged disuse

• Spacious drawers with automatic soft-close

system in the Dynamic 0° compartment

• Ice Maker for automatic production of ice cubes
of the desired size (selected models only)

• Easy-to-replace water filter located inside
refrigerator (selected models only)

• Stainless steel surfaces with quality aluminium
trims

• Patented hinge system for automatic door closure

• Large external drawers with soft-close system

• Spot lighting with dual LED system

• Anti-tipping system with brackets for fixture to
wall.

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Main components

Fridge

Dynamic 0°

Multi-temperature

1 Control panel with Menu

2 Water filter (*)

3 Adjustable shelves

4 Dynamic 0° control panel

5 Dynamic 0° compartment with

humidity control (*)

6 Low Temp drawers with

temperature control (*)

7 Automatic ice maker (*)

8 Temperature display

9 Acoustic alarms

10 Large door trays

11 Innovative lighting

12 Self-closing doors and drawers

13 Freezer compartment usable as

refrigerator compartment and
Dynamic 0° compartment
(Multi-temperature function)

(*) selected models only

Fridge

Low Temp

Multi-temperature

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Electronic control

The innovative electronic control system maintains a constant temperature in the three compartments and
displays it on the control panel; in addition, it also allows user interaction with the control system through
custom setting of the different functions and the emission of audible and/or visible alarms in the event of
appliance malfunctions.

Componenti principali

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











Unit

Fridge

Menu

Up/down Fridge

Display

Up/Down
(Multi-temperature)

Enter

Allows complete switching on and off of the appliance
(press for three seconds).

Allows switching on and off of only the refrigerator
compartment (press for three seconds).

Allows access to the appliance function menu.

Using the Up and Down buttons, it is possible to
change the set temperature of the refrigerator and scroll
through the interactive menu.

It shows the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer
compartments, the date and time, Menu functions and
visual messages.

By selecting Up/Down the preset temperature can be
changed according to the selected function mode
(freezer, refrigerator Dynamic 0°).

Confirms activation or deactivation of the selections
made in the Menu.





Ice maker

Alarm

Allows activating or deactivating the automatic ice
production.

Blinks to signal possible malfunctioning, also in
combination with a sound signal which can be
deactivated by pressing the button.

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Dynamic 0° control panel

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햽

햾

Display

Up/Down

Dynamic 0°

Shows the temperature of the Dynamic 0°
compartment..

Using the Up and Down buttons, it is possible to
change the temperature set for the Dynamic 0°
compartment.

Allows switching on and off of only the Dynamic 0°
compartment (press for three seconds).

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Switching on and off

First startup

When the appliance is connected to the electrical
power supply but has not yet been switched on, the
display shows the message

Tis is a safety message to warn that the appliance is
connected to the mains, and all the panel buttons
are off.
To switch on all the appliance compartments, press
the Unit button for three seconds.
When the appliance is first switched on the Multi­temperature compartment is set to the “freezer”
mode.

Switching off the Refrigerator and
Dynamic 0° compartments

After switching on it remains always on and
can be switched off only by switching off the
complete appliance.
Press Unit for three seconds.

Restarting

Use the same buttons to restart.
The freezer compartment always stays on and
cannot be switched off except by completely
switching off the appliance by pressing the Unit
button for three seconds.

If at the first startup the Standby message does
not appear, but another message appears, it

eans that the appliance has already started the

m
cooling process. If this is the case, deactivate any
possible sound signal by pressing the Alarm
button , close the door and wait until the set
temperature is reached.

During the first startup, it will not be possible to
use the Menu to modify the factory settings until
the preset temperature has been reached.

Each time the appliance is switched on it goes
trough a self-diagnosis procedure lasting three
minutes before completely starting up.

If only the refrigerator compartment or the
Dynamic 0° compartment is switched off, the
specific fan will continue to operate to prevent
the formation of unpleasant odors and mold.

Before switching off the appliance for a long
period of time, remove all of the items inside and
leave the doors and drawers open to prevent the
formation of unpleasant odors and mold.

Switching off for long periods

During long absence periods it is recommended to
switch off the refrigerator by pressing the Unit
button for three seconds and disconnecting
the electrical plug or the omnipolar switch
controlling the socket.

Completely empty the refrigerator, clean and dry it
and leave the doors and drawers partially open to
prevent unpleasant odors.

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