Koenic KBK 22121 A2 operation manual

Refrigerator

KBK 22121 A2

EN

User Manual

DE

Benutzerinformation

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CONTENTS

Safety information 2
Safety instructions 3
Operation 5
Daily use 6
Hints and tips 7

Care and cleaning 8
Troubleshooting 9
Installation 12
Technical data 13

Subject to change without notice.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of
incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions
in a safe and accessible location 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
the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance

of the appliance without supervision.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it

appropriately.

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

– 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation

WARNING! Only a qualified

person must install this
appliance.

• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.

• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.

• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Make sure the air can circulate around
the appliance.

• At first installation or after reversing the
door 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.

• Before carrying out any operations on
the appliance (e.g. reversing the door),
remove the plug from the power socket.

• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.

• Do not install the appliance where there
is direct sunlight.

• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too cold, 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 parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.

• 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

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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.

Internal light

• The type of lamp used for this
appliance is not suitable for household
room illumination

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.

• 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.

• 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.

OPERATION

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Control panel

Temperature indicator LED

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FastFreeze indicator

2

FastFreeze button

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Temperature regulator

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ON/OFF button

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Switching on

1. Insert the plug into the wall socket.

2. Touch the temperature regulator

button if all LED are off.

Switching off

Keep touching the temperature regulator
button for 3 seconds.
All indicators light off.

Temperature regulation

To operate the appliance, touch the
temperature regulator until the LED
corresponding to the required temperature
lights up. Selection is progressive, varying
from 2°C to 8°C.

Coldest setting: +2°C.
Warmest setting: +8°C.
A medium setting is generally
the most suitable.

Choose the setting keeping in mind that
the temperature inside the appliance
depends on:

• room temperature

• frequency of opening the door

• quantity of food stored

• appliance location.

1. Touch temperature regulator.

Current temperature indicator blinks. Any
time you touch the temperature regulator,
the setting moves by one position. The
corresponding LED blinks for a while.

2. Touch the temperature regulator until

the required temperature is selected.

FastFreeze function

The FastFreeze function accelerates the
freezing of fresh food and, at the same
time, protects foodstuffs already stored
from undesirable warming.

To activate this function press the
FastFreeze button.
The FastFreeze indicator appears.
This function stops automatically after 52
hours.

You can deactivate the FastFreeze
function before its automatic end by
pressing the FastFreeze button again. The
FastFreeze indicator will turn off.

The function switches off by
selecting a different set
temperature.

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DAILY USE

WARNING! Refer to Safety
chapters.

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 fresh food activate the
FastFreeze function at least 24 hours
before placing the food to be frozen in the
freezer 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.

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
"FastFreeze Function").

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out
of use, before putting the products in the
compartment let the appliance run at least
2 hours with the FastFreeze function
turned on.

In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due to
a power failure, if the power
has been off for longer that the
value shown in the technical
data chart under "Rising time",
the defrosted food must be
consumed quickly or cooked
immediately and then re-frozen
(after cooling).

Small pieces may even be cooked still
frozen, directly from the freezer: in this
case, cooking will take longer.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of
various sizes, the door shelves can be
placed at different heights.

1. Gradually pull the shelf in the direction

of the arrows until it comes free.

2. Reposition as required.

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the
shelves can be positioned as desired.

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being
used, can be thawed in the refrigerator
compartment or at room temperature,
depending on the time available for this
operation.

Do not move the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer to
ensure correct air circulation.

HINTS AND TIPS

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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 the ambient temperature is high and
the Temperature Regulator is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully
loaded, the compressor may run
continuously, causing frost or ice on the
evaporator. If this happens, set the
Temperature Regulator toward warmer
settings to allow automatic defrosting
and so a saving in electricity
consumption.

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

Hints for refrigeration

Useful hints:

• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable
packaging and place it on the glass

shelf above the vegetable drawer.
Store meat for at most 1-2 days.

• Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and
place on any shelf.

• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly
and place in a special drawer.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic
must not be kept in the refrigerator if
not packed.

• Butter and cheese: place in a special
airtight container or wrap in an
aluminium foil or a polythene bag to
exclude as much air as possible.

• Bottles: close with a cap and place on
the door bottle shelf, or (if available) on
the bottle rack.

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing
process, here are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which
can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on
the rating plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours no
further food to be frozen should be
added during this period;

• freeze only top quality, fresh and
thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;

• prepare food in small portions to enable
it to be rapidly and completely frozen
and to make it possible subsequently to
thaw only the quantity required;

• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or
polythene and make sure that the
packages are airtight;

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to
touch food which is already frozen, thus
avoiding a rise in temperature of the
latter;

• lean foods store better and longer than
fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life
of food;

• water ices, if consumed immediately
after removal from the freezer
compartment, can possibly cause the
skin to be freeze burnt;

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• it is advisable to show the freezing in
date on each individual pack to enable
you to keep tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this
appliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen
foodstuffs were adequately stored by
the retailer;

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety
chapters.

General warnings

CAUTION! Unplug the

appliance before carrying out
any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains
hydrocarbons in its cooling unit;
maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried
out by authorized technicians.

The accessories and parts of
the appliance are not suitable
for washing in a dishwasher.

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first
time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap to
remove the typical smell of a brand-new
product, then dried thoroughly.

CAUTION! Do not use
detergents, abrasive powders,
chlorine or oil-based cleaners
as they will damage the finish.

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are
transferred from the foodstore to the
freezer in the shortest possible time;

• not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than absolutely necessary;

• once defrosted, food deteriorates
rapidly and cannot be refrozen;

• do not exceed the storage period
indicated by the food manufacturer.

Periodic cleaning

CAUTION! Do not pull, move

or damage any pipes and/or
cables inside the cabinet.

CAUTION! Take care of not to
damage the cooling system.

CAUTION! When moving the
cabinet, lift it by the front edge
to avoid scratching the floor.

The equipment has to be cleaned
regularly:

1. Clean the inside and accessories with

lukewarm water and some neutral
soap.

2. Regularly check the door seals and

wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.

3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

4. If accessible, clean the condenser and

the compressor at the back of the
appliance with a brush.
This operation will improve the
performance of the appliance and save
electricity consumption.

Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops,
during normal use. The defrost water
drains out through a trough into a special
container at the back of the appliance,
over the motor compressor, where it
evaporates.

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It is important to periodically clean the
defrost water drain hole in the middle of
the refrigerator compartment channel to
prevent the water overflowing and dripping
onto the food inside.

Defrosting the freezer

CAUTION! Never use sharp

metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you
could damage it. Do not use a
mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the
thawing process other than
those recommended by the
manufacturer. A temperature
rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten
their safe storage life.

About 12 hours prior to
defrosting, set a lower
temperature, in order to build
up sufficient chill reserve for
the interruption in operation.

A certain amount of frost will always form
on the freezer shelves and around the top
compartment.

Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.

1. Switch off the appliance, or pull out

electrical plug from the wall socket.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in

several layers of newspaper and put it
in a cool place.

WARNING! Do not touch
frozen goods with wet
hands. Hands can freeze to
the goods.

3. Leave the door open.

In order to speed up the defrosting
process, place a pot of warm water in
the freezer compartment. In addition,
remove pieces of ice that break away
before defrosting is complete.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the

interior thoroughly.

5. Switch on the appliance.

After three hours reload the previously
removed food into the freezer
compartment.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:

1. Disconnect the appliance from

electricity supply.

2. Remove all food.

3. Clean the appliance and all

accessories.

4. Leave the door/doors open to prevent

unpleasant smells.

WARNING! If you want to keep
the appliance switched on, ask
somebody to check it once in a
while to prevent the food inside
from spoiling in case of a
power failure.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING! Refer to Safety
chapters.