Kuppersbusch KG 145 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

refrigerators-freezers 16

KG 145

Gebrauchsanweisung

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Operating Instructions

KG 145

refrigerators-freezers

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Safety Measures ................................................................................ 21

Product Characteristics ...................................................................... 22

Before You Start

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Operation............................................................................................ 24

Maintenance and Service ................................................................. 28

Content

The manufacturer may introduce changes in external and internal outlook of the
appliance which do not influence its functioningand safety, e.g. shape of thedoor
handle, the glass shelf design etc.

THE APPLIANCE ASSEMBLY IN A FURNITURE NICHE IS TO BE

CARRIED OUT ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING „FURNITURE

BUILD-IN ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION”:

for the appliance types KG 145

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The refrigerator you have bought represents a new line of our products.
It is characterized by modern functional solutions, soft lines and subtle design.
Please, read the following description. It will let you fully appreciate the
advantages of the

new line of our refrigerators and see for yourself that it is a good

buy.

The following innovative technological solutions constitute the highest
quality of our products:
* fully environment-friendly product: the coolant, the construction materials as well
as our production technology do not yield any pollutants,
* our „fresh- line +” line of products is not only an elegant design, but also streamline
shapes, making keeping the refrigerator sanitary clean easy - there is no room for
mould and bacteria,
* adjustable shelves, thanks to the Volta system we applied, can be adjusted to
accommodate products of different height and, additionally, can be set at an angle
(for a safer bottle storage),

* sturdy door will hold a load of products arranged on capacious door shelves,
* solid insulation of our refrigerators ensures high efficiency and low energy

consumption,
* self-defrosting fridge compartment limits cleaning to a periodical wash of the
compartment,
* shelves made from tempered glass with original graphics offer not only durability
and visual pleasure but also maximum use of shelf space (even the smallest wine glass
stands stable, and incidentally spilled cream will not drip on lower shelves),
* transparent containers for vegetables are very capacious and, due to their
streamline shape, easy to clean,
* ergonomic door handles, big and modern-shaped, with no sharp edges, make
opening the door easy,
* optimally situated lighting ensures perfect illumination of the whole compartment
and prevents from dazzling the user.

The esthetic finishing, selection of graphics and colors ensure positive visual sensa

­tions and the technical solutions and operating parameters guarantee comfortable
use of the product.

We wish you the greatest satisfaction.

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Dear Customer,

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Safety Measures

Before you turn the refrigerator on.
* When placing, moving or lifting the refrigerator, do not hold the door handle, do not pull
the condenser at the back of the refrigerator, and do not touch the compressor unit.
* The refrigerator operates properly in the ambience temperature from +16°C to
+32°C. Do not use it in cellars, vestibules, and in summerhouses not heated in fall
and winter.
* After placing the refrigerator, wait two hours before you turn it on, for it could have
been excessively tilted in transport.

* The producer in not responsible for any damage resultant from violating
the principles in the manual. Thus, read carefully the information on safety
measures, operation, and maintenance of the refrigerator.

* Please keep the manual for future use or for handing it over to the next user.
* Make sure children do not use the appliance unattended. Do not allow children play

with the appliance. Children are not allowed to sit on pull-out elements and to swing
on the doors.
* Expanding and shrinking of parts caused by temperature changes causes crackling
sounds that may be heard.
* Before any maintenance activity, pull the plug out, do not pull the cord but hold firmly
the plug.
* Do not use double-wire extension cords; if an extension cord is necessary, make
sure it is a cord with protection pin and safety certificate.

* If the main power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by a serviceman.
* Because of safety reasons, do not repair the appliance by yourself. Repairs

carried out by persons without proper qualifica- tions can cause serious risk
of injury for the user.

* Defrosted products, even only partially, should not be frozen again.
* Do not store beverages in bottles and cans, especially carbonated beverages, in the

freezing chamber. The bottles and cans could break.
* Do not put products straight from the freezer in the mouth (icecream, ice cubes, etc.).
Their very low temperature can cause severe burns.
* If the appliance is not to be used any more, make it completely safe prior to
scrapping by cutting the cord.
* Keep the packaging material (bags, Styrofoam pieces, etc.) out of reach of chil­dren.
* Should the refrigerating unit be damaged, air the room for a few minutes (the room
should have at least 4 cubic meters).

* The cooling agent can cause eye injury.

* The refrigerator should not be transported, moved, or placed in horizontal
position and tilted more than 40°. Should such a situation occur, after placing
the appliance in the right position wait at least 2 hours before turning it on.

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Product Characteristics

Single-compressor refrigerators (Phot.1) are designed for household use.
The refridgerator chamber should be used exclusively for storage of fresh grocery
products and the freezer chamber for freezing fresh produce, storage of frozen food,
and making ice cubes only.

The refrigerators are designed for operation in the ambient temperature from
+16°C to +32°C.

There is a refrigerating chamber in the lower part of the appliance and the freezing
chamber in the upper part of the appliance.
The elements of the cooling system of the appliance are located behind the back wall
of the chamber in order to maximize the capacity of the chamber, facilitate keeping
the chamber clean and

increase durability of the product (protecting from potential damage).
Shelves are made of safe tempered glass (Phot.2).

They can be cleaned the normal way or in dishwashers.
Special construction of the frames for the glass shelves (Phot.2) makes it possible to
adjust the distance between the shelves.
In order to change the distance between the shelves:

* take out the frames,
* place the glass the printed side facing down,
* re-install the frames adjusting the distance between the shelves as needed.

The photographs present 2 examples of placing the shelves in the refrigerator.

* distance between the shelves decreased (Phot.3),
* distance between the shelves increased (Phot.4).

Accessories KG 145
refrigerating chamber:

framed glass shelf 3 pieces
glass shelf 1 piece
vegetable container 2 pieces
door shelf 3 pieces
door shelf cover 1 piece
egg holder 2 pieces

freezing chamber:

steel wire shelf 1 piece
plastic bags for ice cubes 1 set
spacers 2 pieces
build-in kit 1 set

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Product Characteristics

Before You Start

Placement of the product

* Unpack the product, remove the tape securing the door and the accessories. Remove
the remains of the glue, if any, with mild cleaning detergent.
* Do not throw the Styrofoam element of the packaging away. Should you have to
transport the product again, secure the refrigerator with the Styrofoam elements, the
plastic foil, and Scotch tape.
* Wash the inside of the refrigerator chamber and the freezer as well as the accesso­ries with lukewarm water with some dishwasher liquid and then wipe it and dry.
* Place the refrigerator in a dry, ventilated place, out of sun, far from such heat sour­ces as the oven, central heating radiators, etc. If it is impossible to place the refrige­rator away from a heat source, use an appropriate insulation board or make sure the

KG 145

1442 mm

558 mm
540 mm

214 l

159 l

55 l

57 kg

3 kg/24 h

230 V ~50 Hz

90 W

automatic

Height
Width

Depth
Net capacity:

total
refrigerator

freezer
Weight

Freezing ability
Power supply

Total rated power
Defrosting of
refrigerator

freezer

manual

Installation and removal of shelves:

* In order to take out a shelf hold the right side of the shelf, lift the left side with your
left hand about 45° and take the shelf out (Phot.5).

* Start taking out the shelf for cleaning with the top one, start putting them back
in with the bottom one.

* Shelves are put back in as follows:

- put the shelf in at an angle about 45° (just like taking it out)

- align the projections with the groves located at the sides of the refrigerator chamber.

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Before You Start

* No adjustments of the cooling unit are allowed. Make sure that the capillary tube,
located in the recess of the compressor, is not damaged (Phot.7(1)). The tube cannot
be deformed, straightened, or coiled.

Damage of the capillary tube by the user waives the guarantee of the refrigerator.

The appliance is equipped with spacers ensuring adequate distance to the room wall
and allowing for free air circulation. The spacers should be mounted on the back of
the appliance under the condenser in the two extreme openings (Phot.6)

* For easy opening of the refrigerator door the distance between the side (the
hinges side) and the room wall should be at least 5 cm.

Connection to the power supply system

* We advise setting the temperature control dial to „0” before the connection.
* The appliance should be connected to a system of alternating current, 230 V / 50 Hz, through

a properly installed socket.

Operation

Temperature control

* Setting the control dial to one of selected positions automatically adjusts the tempe­rature both in the refrigerator and in the freezer.
There are 8 settings of the control dial:
„0” - the appliance is off
„1” - the highest temperature in the refrigerator and the freezer (warmest)
„2” to „6” - intermediate settings
„7” - the lowest temperature in the refrigerator and the freezer (coldest)

* Do not overfill the refrigeratorandthe freezer chambers before theyare cooleddown.
* Set the temperature dial to „7” prior to storing any fresh products, after 3 hours set

the dial to any of the intermediate positions.

Storage of produce in the refrigerator

* Produce should be placed on plates, in containers or packaged with food wrap. Place
it evenly at the shelves. Make sure the food is not touching the back wall - it could

lead to frosting or wetting of the products.

* Do not put any dishes with hot content into the refrigerator.
* Products easily taking over foreign flavors, such as butter, milk, farmer cheese, and

product with intense flavor, such as fish, smoked meat, hard cheese, should be placed
at the shelves packaged in food wrap or in tightly sealed containers.
* Food should be stored in different refrigeration zones, depending on their type and

distance from the refrigerator is:

- at least 3 cm from electric or gas cookers,

- at least 30 cm from oil or coal-fired stoves.
* If you place the refrigerator next to another refrigerating of freezing unit, the lateral
distance between the appliances should be at least 2 cm.
* Once placed, make sure the refrigerator is not standing on the power supply cord.

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shelflife. Use the figures on page when selecting the zone for a product.
* Storage of vegetables, containing a lot of water, can cause deposition of steam on
the vegetable containers; it does not impact proper operation of the refrigerator.

* Dry the vegetables thoroughly before putting them into the refrigerator.
*Excessive moisture shortens shelflife of vegetables, especially leaved vegetables.
* Do not wash vegetables before storing. Washing removes natural protection, so it is

better to wash vegetables directly before use. Beverages should be stored in tightly
sealed bottles.
* Note! Do not allow contacts of oil and fat with plastic elements and the door gasket.

Freezing food

* Practically, all the food products except vegetables consumed raw, such as lettuce, can be frozen.

*Freeze only superior quality productc divided into small portions for sinle use.
* Products should be packaged in material that is odorless, resistant to air and moisture

penetration, and not susceptible to fat and lye.
* Plastic bags, polyethylene and aluminum sheets are the best wrapping material
types.
* Make sure you mark the packages for easier identification of the content and take
down the date of the freezing.

* The packaging should be tight and stick to the frozen product. Do not use glass packaging.

* Fresh and warm (room temperature) products that are to be frozen should not touch

the already frozen products.

* We advise not to place more than 3 kg of fresh food at a time to the fast-freeze area per day.
* In order to maintain good quality of the frozen food in the freezer reorganize it so as

it does not touch food that is not frozen yet
* The bottom, back and top walls of the freezing chamber transmit cold to the products.
Thus place the fresh products next to those surfaces.
* We suggest moving the frozen products aside and placing the fresh products in the
middle of the freezer.
* Set the temperature dial to „7” 2-3 hours prior to storing fresh products. After placing
the fresh products set the dial to „4” - „5”

Operation

* If you notice that during the freezing process, provided unfavorable operating con­dition of the product or higher quantities of food being frozen, the temperature in the
refrigerating chamber dropped below 0°C, turn the temperature dial to „1” - „2”, it will
temporarily turn the compressor off.
After about 2 - 3 hours turn the dial to normal use position. It is particularly important
for storing food susceptible to temperatures below 0°C in the refrigerating chamber
(such as eggs, liquids in glass containers, etc.).

* Remember that the temperature in the freezing chamber is effected by
such factors as the ambient temperature, quantities of food in the chamber,
frequency of opening the door, amount of frost on the refrigerating elements
of the evaporator.

* If you close the freezer door and mmediately after it cannot open the door, wait
1 - 2 minutes until the partial vacuum in the freezer is compensated.

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Operation

Storage time of frozen food

The shelflife of frozen food depends on its quality before freezing and on the
storage temperature. We advise the following storage pattern for food kept in -18°C
or below:

products: months:

beef 6 - 8
veal 3 - 6
variety meats 1 - 2
pork 3 - 6
poultry 6 - 8
eggs 3 - 6
fish 3 - 6
vegetables 10 - 12
fruit 10 - 12

Freezing fruit

* You can freeze fruit and make ice cubes in the freezing chamber.
* Ice cubes will be transparent if you use boiled, cold water.

Defrosting food

* Depending on the type of food and the way they are to be used, it can be defrosted
in the refrigeration chamber, in a dish with lukewarm water, in a microwave oven, in
an electric oven, or let self-defrost in room temperature.

* Fruit and vegetables for boiling do not need to be defrosted.
* Defrosted food should be used the same day or stored in the refrigeration

chamber not longer than for one more day. Even if the product is defrosted partially, you
mustn´t re-freeze it. But you can freeze dishes containing defrosted ingredients.

Defrosting the refrigeration chamber

Frost settles on the back wall of the refrigeration chamber.
It is automatically removed. During the defrosting, the condensate can contain
some impurities that could clog up the opening in the through. Should it occur,
delicately unclog the opening with the cleaning plug. (Phot. 8).

The appliance operates in cycles: it refrigerates (frost sets on the back wall during
the phase) and defrosts (water flows down the back wall).

* Absolutely set the temperature control dial to „0” and unplug the appliance
before cleaning.

* Wash thoroughly all the accessories (vegetable containers, door shelves, glass
shelves, shelf frames).
* The whole appliance except the door gasket can be cleaned with mild cleaning
detergent. The door gasket should be cleaned with water only and wiped dry. Deter

­gents containing abradant or acids are not suitable for the cleaning.

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Defrosting the freezer

* We suggest combining defrosting of the freezing chamber with cleaning of the
refrigerating chamber.
* Bigger deposits of ice on refrigerating surfaces deteriorate the appliance´s perfor­mance and increase electricity consumption.
* We advice defrosting the appliance at leas once or twice a year, when the quantity
of food in the refrigerator is low.
* If the appliance contains any products, set it to „super freeze” about 4 hours prior to
the planned defrosting; it will ensure

possibility of storing the frozen food for an extended period of time in the room tem

­perature.
* Take out the drawer with food from the refrigerator, wrap it with a few layers of paper
(you can use newspapers), wrap it in a blanket, and store in a cold place.
* The defrosting of the appliance should last as little time as possible. Prolonged
storage of frozen food shortens its shelflife.

* Do not use an electric heater, heating fan, or a hair dryer to the freezer under
any circumstances.

Operation

In order to defrost the freezer chamber:

* First, set the temperature control dial do „0” and unplug the appliance.
* Open the freezer door and take out the products.
* After about 30 minutes you can easily remove frost from the smooth freezer walls

using a plastic or wooden spatula (Phot. 9).

* Wash and dry the inside of the freezer.
* Turn on the appliance according to the relevant section.

Maintenance and Service

Energy saving

* Place the refrigerator away from heat sources (such as radiators and ovens (Phot.10).

* Make sure air can circulate freely around the refrigerator, move it away from the

wall at least 1 cm.

* Let dishes cool down before putting them into the refrigerator, at least to room temperature.

* Move the frozen food to the refrigerator while defrosting. You will utilize the low tempe-

rature of the frozen food for cooling the products gathered in the refrigerator chamber.

* Defrost when there are ice deposits. Thick layer of ice hampers cold
transition to the food and increases electric energy consumption.

* Keep the door open as shortly as possible when putting in or taking out food. The
shorter the time the less ice will deposit on the evaporator.
* Adjust the dial setting to the degree the appliance is filled up to.

Knowing that you will not use the refrigerator for a longer period of time:

* Set the temperature control dial to „0” and unplug the appliance.
* Empty the refrigerator and the freezer compartments (as needed).
* Clean and dry the refrigerator or the freezer compartment.

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* Leave the refrigerator door slightly open to prevent the chambers from getting
unpleasant smell.

Maintenance

* Periodically, once or twice a year, use a vacuum cleaner to dust the evaporator (black
bars) located in the back of the refrigerator. Before the cleaning, set the temperature
control dial to „0” and unplug the appliance. Make sure you do not damage the
electric wires, the protection boxes and the capillary tube while cleaning.

Maintenance and Service

Exchanging the bulb

* Set the temperature control dial to „0” and unplug the appliance.
* Unscrew the bulb cover with a cross-head screwdriver and take the cover off

(Phot.11).
* Exchange the bulb with a new one observing the parameters: 220 - 240 V,
max. 15 W, E14 thread,
maximum bulb dimensions:
diameter - 26 mm,
length - 55 mm.
* Put the cover back and tighten it with the screws (Phot.12).

You may come across small problems while using the refrigerator that you can
repair yourself.
Repairing by yourself any problems except the ones listed in the table below
inevitably waives the guarantee rights.

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Maintenance and Service

Problem

The appliance does
not work

The lighting inside
the chamber does
not work

The temperature
inside the chambers
is not low enough
(the compressor
operates
continuously)

Water collects
at the bottom part
of the refrigerator
chamber

The appliance
makes too much
noise

Reason

A gap in the electric
system circuit

The compressor hardly
ever activates

The bulb is loose

The door does not shut
tight or is opened too often

The ambient temperature
is above +32°C

Air circulation at the back
of the appliance hampered

The appliance is placed
in a sunny place or near
a heat source

The food touches the back
wall of the refrigerator
chamber

The drain opening is
clogged

The appliance is not level

The appliance is touching
a piece of furniture or other
objects

Solution

- make sure the plug is properly
inserted into the socket,

- make sure there is electricity in the
socket by plugging in another elec­tric device, such as a night lamp,

- make sure the power supply cord
is not damaged,

- make sure the ambient temperature
is not below +16°C,

- first do the tests mentioned above
(the appliance does not work),

- tighten the bulb or replace with
a new one,

- rearrange the products so as they
do not hamper the door,

- shorten the time the door is opened,

- the appliance is designed for opera­tion in temperatures from +16°C to
+32°C,

- move the appliance a bit away from
the wall,

- move the appliance to a different
place,

- move the food or containers away
from the back wall,

- take the cleaning plug and unclog
the condensate opening,

- level the appliance,

- place the appliance detached,
so as it is not touching any objects.

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Different sounds may be heard during operation. The sounds do not effect correct
operation of the refrigerator.

The sounds that can be heard during normal operation:

* clicks - heard when the thermostat activates or deactivates the compressor
* buzz - the sound of the compressor intensely working shortly after its activation
* crackles and clatter - coming from the cooling system, caused by expansion and shrin-

king of parts due to temperature differences before and after compressor activation
* rustle, gurgle, whistle - coming from the cooling system piping, caused by the coolant
flowing inside.

Easily corrigible sources of noise:

* noise caused by the appliance positioned not level - adjust the position with the
adjustable turn-in front feet. You can also put some soft cloth under the back rollers,
especially, when the floor is tiled.

* orubbing the adjacent piece of furniture - move the refrigerator a bit.
* creaking of the drawers and shelves - take out and put back the drawer or shelf.
* sounds of clinking bottles - move the bottles apart.

Disposing of the device

When disposing of the device, do not bring it to regular municipal wa­ste containers. Instead, bring it to electrical and electronic waste recyc­ling and reuse center. A relevant label has been put on the device, its
instructions manual, or on the package.
The device has been manufactured of recyclable materials. By bringing
old device to recycling collection center, you show that you care about
nature.

Ask your local environmental care authority for information on location of such facilities.

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