V-zug Royal User Manual
Operating instructions
Royal
Refrigerator
Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to
high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read
these operating instructions in order to familiarise yourself with the appliance
and get the best use out of it.
Please follow the safety precautions.
Modifications
Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance
at the time these operating instructions went to press. The right to make technical modifications for the purpose of the further development of the appliance
is reserved.
Validity
The product family (model number) corresponds to the first alphanumerics on
the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to:
Model Product family Size system
Royal 51018 SMS 55 / Euro 60
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2016
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Contents
1 Safety precautions 5
1.1 Symbols used ........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 General safety precautions ................................................................................. 6
1.3 Instructions for use ............................................................................................... 7
2 Disposal 9
3 Using for the first time 10
4 Appliance description 11
4.1 Structure ...............................................................................................................11
4.2 Operating and display elements ......................................................................12
5 Operation 13
5.1 Switching the appliance on...............................................................................13
5.2 Setting the temperature of the refrigerator compartment ...........................13
5.3 Fast cooling..........................................................................................................14
5.4 Button lock ...........................................................................................................14
5.5 Switching the appliance off...............................................................................14
6 Glass shelves and door trays 15
6.1 Positioning door trays ........................................................................................15
6.2 Positioning glass shelves ..................................................................................15
7 Cold storage compartment 16
7.1 Humidity ................................................................................................................16
7.2 Setting the humidity ............................................................................................16
7.3 Removing the chill compartment drawer .......................................................17
7.4 Inserting the chill compartment drawer ..........................................................17
8 Bottle drawer 18
8.1 Removing the bottle drawer..............................................................................18
8.2 Inserting the bottle drawer ................................................................................18
9 Tips and tricks 19
9.1 General information on using the appliance .................................................19
9.2 Notes on storing food ........................................................................................20
9.3 Notes on freezing................................................................................................21
9.4 Notes on saving energy.....................................................................................21
10 Care and maintenance 22
10.1 Cleaning................................................................................................................22
10.2 Defrosting .............................................................................................................22
10.3 Changing the LED lighting ................................................................................24
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11 Noises and alarms 26
11.1 Operating noise...................................................................................................26
11.2 Warning and alarm signals ...............................................................................27
12 Trouble-shooting 28
12.1 What to do if ... ....................................................................................................28
13 Technical data 31
13.1 Note for testing institutes...................................................................................31
13.2 Temperature measurement...............................................................................31
13.3 Product fiche........................................................................................................32
14 Index 33
15 Service & Support 35
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1 Safety precautions
1.1 Symbols used
Denotes important safety precautions.
Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or in damage
to the appliance or fittings!
Information and precautions that should be observed.
Information on disposal
Information about the operating instructions
▸ Indicates step-by-step instructions.
– Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.
▪ Indicates a list.
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1 Safety precautions
1.2 General safety precautions
▪ Read the operating instructions before using the appliance for
the first time!
▪ This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above
and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, provided
they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use
of the appliance and have understood the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without supervision.
▪ If an appliance is not equipped with a mains cable and a plug
or other means for disconnecting from the mains with a contact opening on each pole complying with the conditions of
overvoltage category III for full isolation, an isolating device
must be incorporated into the permanently installed electrical
installation in accordance with the installation regulations.
▪ If the mains cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer or its Customer Services or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
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1 Safety precautions
1.3 Instructions for use
Before using for the first time
▪ The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in
accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/
electrician carry out the necessary work.
▪ Do not use the appliance if the cold circuit is damaged.
▪ Electrical safety (protection against contact) must be ensured by the install-
ation.
▪ When installed, it is important to ensure that the air inlets and vent openings
are not covered or blocked.
▪ Do not use extension cables, if possible.
Correct use
▪ The appliance is designed for cooling and storing food in the home.
The appliance must only be used as described in the operating instructions.
▪ This appliance is intended for use in the home and similar settings such as:
in staff kitchens in shops, offices and other commercial establishments; in
agricultural establishments; by guests in hotels, motels and other accommodation establishments; in bed and breakfast establishments. This appliance is not intended for use in the professional sector.
▪ No liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper or incorrect use
or by repairs carried out by unqualified people. In this case, any warranty or
other liability claims are deemed null and void.
▪ Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any
electrically live parts, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services or a similarly qualified person. Repairs if carried out incorrectly may cause serious injury, damage to the appliance and fittings, as
well as affect the functioning of the appliance. If the appliance is not working properly or in case a repair is needed, follow the instructions given in
the «Service & Support» section. Please contact our Customer Services if
necessary.
▪ Use original spare parts only.
▪ Retain these operating instructions for future reference.
▪ The appliance corresponds to recognized technology standards and the rel-
evant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is essential to avoid
damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in
these operating instructions.
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1 Safety precautions
Note on use
▪ Do not use any electrical appliances inside the cooling and/or freezer com-
partment.
▪ Strong alcohol should only be stored tightly sealed and standing upright. Do
not store explosive materials in the appliance. Danger of explosion!
▪ This appliance is CFC and FC-free and contains small quantities of the en-
vironmentally friendly refrigerant isobutane (R600a).
When handling the appliance, ensure that the cold circuit is not damaged. If
the cold circuit is damaged, however, all types of open flame and sources
of ignition must be avoided, as isobutane is flammable. The room in which
the appliance is located must be ventilated for a few minutes. Inform Customer Services.
▪ If you have received a damaged appliance, contact your supplier immedi-
ately.
Caution: Risk of injury!
▪ Be careful not to put fingers in the door hinges, as there is otherwise a risk
of injury if the appliance door is moved. Particular care should be taken
when children are around.
▪ When cleaning, cut the power going to the appliance by: pulling out the
mains plug or switching off the fuse. Never pull the mains plug out of the
mains socket by the cable or with wet hands. Hold the mains plug and pull
it straight out of the socket.
▪ Do not remove the evaporation tray on the compressor. Fire hazard!
Caution: Risk to life!
Packaging materials, e.g. plastic film and polystyrene, can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
▪ Only use water or a mild alkaline solution when cleaning the appliance.
▪ Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects when removing layers of ice or
frozen-on food.
▪ No mechanical or artificial means other than those recommended may be
used to accelerate defrosting.
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2 Disposal
Packaging
▪ All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS))
are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed
of in an environmentally friendly way.
Disconnection
▪ Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to
be carried out by a qualified electrician!
Safety
▪ Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, espe-
cially through children playing.
▪ Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected
from the mains by an electrician. Then cut the mains cable off flush with the
appliance.
Disposal
▪ The old appliance should not be discarded as worthless rubbish. If dis-
posed of correctly, the raw materials can be recovered for recycling.
▪ The symbol on the identification plate warns that the appliance may not
be disposed of in normal household waste.
▪ The appliance must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations on
waste disposal. For more information on the handling, disposal and recycling of the product, please contact the local authorities, the local recycling
facilities for household waste or the retailer from whom you purchased the
appliance.
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3 Using for the first time
Before operating the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following
steps should be taken:
▸ Remove packaging and transport material, as well as protective film, if any,
from the interior.
▸ Clean the interior and accessories with lukewarm water or a mild alkaline
solution, and dry completely.
▸ Check that all appliance door seals are completely dry, and dry them if ne-
cessary.
▸ If the appliance was transported in a horizontal position, wait an hour before
switching it on.
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4 Appliance description
4.1 Structure
The appliance door can be set to open to the left or to the right. Our
Customer Services can make the necessary adjustments to the appliance.
Door tray with cover
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Door trays
2
Door tray with bottle holder
3
(bottles up to max. 1.5 litres)
Appliance door
4
Bottle drawer
5
LED lighting
6
Chill compartment
7
Chill compartment humidity
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regulator
Temperature sensor
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Defrost drainage channel
10
Shelves
11
Freezer compartment
12
Operating and display ele-
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ments
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