KitchenAid 5100700015 - Refrigerator - 5100700015 - Refrigerator EN (855162916040) Istruzioni per l'Uso

USING THE REFRIGERATOR
Switching the appliance on
1. Connect the appliance to the mains supply.
2. When the appliance is plugged in at the
mains, the refrigerator compartment is
normally pre-set to an inside temperature of
5°C. When control light A (Standby) lights
up, press symbol A.
Adjusting the temperature
Instructions on adjusting the temperature can
be found in the product information enclosed.
Note:
The following factors can affect the inside
temperature of the refrigerator: the room
temperature, how often the door is opened,
if warm food is placed inside, and if the
refrigerator is not installed in an appropriate
location. The temperatures can then deviate
from the values indicated on the control panel.
Storing food in the refrigerator:
Food should be stored as shown in the figure.
A Cooked food
B Vegetables
C Fish, meat
D Fruit and vegetables
E Bottles
F Cheese
Note:
• Always cover food so that it does not dry
out.
• The space between the glass shelves
and the inside rear panel ensures the free
circulation of air.
• Make sure that stored food does not touch
the rear panel of the refrigerator.
• Do not store warm food in the refrigerator.
• Store liquids in sealed containers.
Warning:
Storing vegetables with a high water
content can cause condensation to form
on the glass shelves. This will not affect
the proper operation of the refrigerator.
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USING THE “FRESHBOX” (if applicable) Fig. 1
The refrigerator is fitted with a Freshbox for the
proper storage of meat, fish and poultry.
The inside temperature of the Freshbox is
cooler than the rest of the refrigerator.
This means that fresh food (meat and fish)
can be stored for a considerably longer period
without having to deep-freeze it and without
the food’s nutritional value and freshness being
affected.
The optimum temperature of the Freshbox is
obtained from the average temperature setting.
Fruit and vegetables must not be stored in this
Freshbox as the temperature can drop below
0°C causing the water contained in the food to
freeze.
Temperature indicator (Variofresh)
• The inside temperature of this Freshbox is
shown by a temperature indicator located
on the front panel of the Freshbox (Fig. 1).
• The coloured area indicates the ideal
storage temperature for meat and fish.
• The inside temperature of the Freshbox
becomes stable after approximately one
hour.
Warning:
The temperature of the Freshbox depends on
the temperature of the refrigerator. If the
temperature of the refrigerator is in the
range, press button (C) to change the
refrigerator temperature. The temperature of
the Freshbox will then change accordingly.
Taking out the Freshbox
If you want to use the refrigerator without the
Freshbox, carry out the following steps:
1. Remove the Freshbox fastening by taking
out the two side fastenings on the underside
(see Fig. 3).
2. Remove the Freshbox (see Fig. 2).
If you want to use the Freshbox again, carry out
the following steps:
1. Insert the Freshbox.
2. Re-install the cover panel of the Freshbox.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Freshbox (if applicable)
The Freshbox has been specially designed to stay at a low temperature and at the correct humidity
so that fresh food (for example meat, fish, fruit and winter vegetables) can be stored for longer.
Switching the Freshbox on and off
If the Freshbox is switched on, the inside temperature will be around 0°C.
The Freshbox can be switched on by pressing
the corresponding button (see figure) for at
least one second. The symbol lights up to
confirm it is switched on.
The illuminated symbol indicates that the
Freshbox for meat and fish is in operation. To
switch off the Freshbox, press the button again
for 1 second.
To ensure the Freshbox works properly:
- the refrigerator must be switched on,
- the temperature in the refrigerator must be between +2°C and +6°C,
- the Freshbox must be in its correct place so that it can be activated,
- the special functions (standby, cooling-off, vacation - if applicable) must be switched off.
If one of these special functions is selected, the Freshbox must be switched off manually. When
doing so, make sure that any fresh food stored inside is removed. If the Freshbox is not switched off
manually, it is automatically deactivated after approximately 8 hours.
Note:
- If the symbol does not light up when the Freshbox is activated, check that the Freshbox has been
pushed in properly. If the symbol still does not light up, call the After-Sales Service.
- If the Freshbox is switched on and the drawer is opened, the illuminated symbol on the control
panel may automatically go out. Close the drawer and the symbol will light up again.
- Regardless of the status of the Freshbox, a quiet sound will be audible. This is completely normal.
- If the Freshbox is switched off, the inside temperature of the Freshbox will depend on the general
temperature of the refrigerator. In this case, it is recommended to use the Freshbox to store coldresistant
fruit and vegetables (forest fruits, apples, apricots, carrots, spinach, salad, etc.)
Important: if food with a high water content is stored in the Freshbox when it is switched on, this
can cause condensation to form on the shelves. If this happens, switch the Freshbox off temporarily.
When storing small foods and containers in the Freshbox, make sure that they do not accidentally
fall in the space between the drawer and the rear panel of the refrigerator.
Removing the Freshbox:
The Freshbox can be taken out to make more room in the
refrigerator. To do this, proceed as follows:
- To make it easier to take the Freshbox out, it is
recommended to empty (and if necessary remove) the two
lower shelves.
- Switch off the Freshbox.
- Remove the drawer and the white plastic tray under the
Freshbox.
Note: The upper shelf and the side panels cannot be removed.
Make sure when reinstalling the Freshbox that the white plastic tray under the Freshbox is put
back before inserting the drawer and switching the Freshbox back on. To optimise energy use, it is
recommended to switch off and remove the Freshbox.
Clean the Freshbox and its components regularly with a cloth and a solution of lukewarm water
and special neutral cleaning agent for cleaning the inside of refrigerators. Do not immerse the white
plastic shelf under the drawer in the water.
Remove the drawer prior to cleaning (including external cleaning) to interrupt the power
supply to the Freshbox.
Do not use any abrasive cleaners.
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USING THE
FREEZER (if applicable)
The freezer can also be used to freeze
fresh food. The amount of fresh food that can
be frozen within a 24 hour period is shown on
the specification plate.
Freezing fresh food
• If the freezer compartment has a shelf, arrange
the food to be frozen according to Fig. 1,
otherwise arrange it according to Fig. 2 if it does
not have a shelf.
• Place the food in the middle of the freezer
compartment , making sure that it does
not touch food that is already frozen and keeping
a distance of approx. 20 mm from the already
frozen food (Fig. 1 and 2).
• For appliances with a freezer compartment
, press button (E) to switch on the Fast
Freezing function; the white control light (E) lights
up and stays on while the freezing process takes
place.
• After approx. 26 hours, the function automatically
switches off and the white control light (E) goes
out. The function can be deactivated by pressing
button (E).
The storage time in months for fresh frozen
food is given in the table on the right.
When buying deep-frozen goods, pay attention
to the following:
• The packaging must not be damaged, as this
might affect the preservation of the contents. If
the packaging is inflated or has wet patches, the
product may not have been stored properly and
the contents could have defrosted.
• Put deep-frozen goods in your shopping trolley
last and always transport them in a cool bag.
• When you get home, put deep-frozen goods in
the freezer straight away.
• Never refreeze defrosted items; instead use them
within 24 hours.
• Avoid temperature fluctuations or keep them to a
minimum. Observe the use-by date indicated on
the packaging.
• When storing deep-frozen goods, always follow
the instructions on the packaging.
Preparing ice cubes
• Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 with water and place
inside the freezer compartment .
• If the tray freezes to the bottom , do not
use any sharp or pointed objects to dislodge it.
• To make it easier to take the ice cubes out of the
tray, bend the tray slightly.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
Before defrosting, disconnect the
appliance from the mains supply or switch
it off.
The refrigerator defrosts automatically.
Occasionally, water droplets will
appear on the inside rear panel of the
refrigerator; this indicates the automatic
defrosting phase. The defrost water is
automatically drained to a drainage outlet
and then collected in a container where it
evaporates.
Clean the drainage outlet regularly with the
tool supplied with the refrigerator to make sure
that the water can drain off continuously and
undisturbed. (Fig. 1)
Defrosting the freezer compartment
(if applicable)
The freezer compartment should be defrosted
once or twice a year, or if an excessively thick
layer of frost builds up.
The build-up of frost is completely normal. The
amount and speed of frost formation depends
on environmental conditions and how often the
door is opened. A build-up of frost particularly
in the upper part of the freezer compartment is
normal and does not affect the operation of the
freezer in any way.
Defrosting should be carried out when there
are not many frozen items stored in the freezer.
• Open the door, remove all food items and
store them in a cool place or in a cool bag.
• Leave the door open to let the frost defrost.
• Clean the inside compartment with a
sponge and a solution of lukewarm water
and/or neutral cleaning agent. Do not use
any abrasive cleaners.
• Rinse and dry carefully.
• Replace the food items.
• Close the door.
Plug in the mains plug and switch on
the appliance. When doing so, follow the
instructions given in the section “Using the
refrigerator”. The settings activated prior to
switching off the appliance will be retained.
Fig. 1
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before any cleaning and maintenance,
disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply or switch it off.
• Clean the refrigerator regularly with a
sponge and a solution of lukewarm water
and/or neutral cleaning agent. Rinse it and
wipe dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any
abrasive cleaners.
• Do not place the glass shelves in water,
instead clean them with a damp cloth.
• Clean the inside of the freezer compartment
during defrosting.
• Clean the ventilation grid and condenser
on the rear of the appliance regularly with a
vacuum cleaner or a brush.
• Clean the outside of the appliance
regularly with a soft, damp cloth. Do not
use abrasives, abrasive sponges, stain
removers (e. g. acetone, trichlorethylene) or
vinegar.
If you are going away for a long period of
time
1. Empty the refrigerator completely.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
3. Defrost and clean the inside compartment.
4. Leave the appliance door slightly open
to prevent mould, unpleasant odours and
oxidation, if the appliance is not going to be
used for a long period of time.
5. Clean the appliance.
• Clean the inside of the freezer
compartment during defrosting (for
models with a freezer compartment).
• Clean the refrigerator with a sponge and a
solution of lukewarm water and/or neutral
cleaning agent. Rinse it and wipe dry
with a soft cloth. Do not use any abrasive
cleaners.
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WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF PROBLEMS
1. The appliance is not working.
• Has there been a power cut?
• Is the mains plug plugged in properly?
• Is the main switch switched on?
• Has a fuse blown?
• Is the mains cable damaged?
• Is button (A) in standby mode?
2. The temperature in the fridge/freezer compartments is not cool enough.
• Are the doors shutting properly?
• Is the appliance positioned close to a heat source?
• Is the air being prevented from circulating through the ventilation grid?
3. There is water collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator.
• Is the defrost water outlet blocked?
4. The inside light is not working.
First check point 1, then:
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• If your appliance is fitted with a bulb, check this and if necessary replace it according to the
instructions and drawings given in the data sheet enclosed.
• If your product is fitted with LED lights, please inform the After-Sales Service.
5. Excessive build-up of frost in the freezer compartment.
• Is the door of the deep-freeze compartment closed properly?
6. The acoustic alarm has been activated and the red control light (F) is flashing.
• The door has been left open for more than 2 minutes. Press button (F) to switch off the alarm
sound or close the door.
7. The alarm is sounding, the red control light (F) is flashing and the display shows the
letter “F”.
• The temperature sensor is defective. Press button (F) to switch off the alarm sound and inform
the After-Sales Service.
Please note:
• If the alarm sounds as described in point 7, and the temperature reset button (C) and button (E)
are not active, the appliance will nevertheless retain the temperatures in the compartments so
that the storage of the food is not affected.
• Changes in the operating noise of the appliance (gurgling noises or slight hissing noises of the
coolant circulation) are completely normal.
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AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting the After-Sales Service:
1. Try to resolve the problem yourself (see “Try
to resolve the problem yourself first”).
2. Switch the appliance on and off to see if the
problem is still there. If the problem is still
there, switch the appliance off and switch it
back on again after an hour.
3. If the problem persists, inform the After-
Sales Service:
Please provide the following information:
• Nature of the fault
• Appliance model
• Service number (the number behind the
word SERVICE on the specification plate
inside the appliance)
• Your full address
• Your telephone number and area code
Note:
If the door hinge is replaced by the After-
Sales Service, this does not fall under the
guarantee.
INSTALLATION
• Do not install the appliance close to a
heat source. Installation of the appliance
in a warm room, close to sources of heat
(radiators, ovens) or in direct sunlight
increases the power consumption and
should therefore be avoided.
• If this is not possible, the following minimum
distances must always be observed:
• 30 cm from coal or oil-burning stoves;
• 3 cm from electric and/or gas cookers.
• Mount the spacers (if supplied with
the appliance) on the rear panel of the
condenser on the back of the appliance.
• Install the appliance in a dry and wellventilated
location and level it if necessary
using the adjustable front feet.
• Clean the inside compartment.
• Install the accessories.
• The appliance must be grounded by law.
The manufacturer is not liable for any
injury to persons or animals, or damage
to property due to non-compliance with
the directions given above.
• If the plug and socket are not of the same
type, have the socket changed by a
qualified electrician.
• Do not use extension leads or multiple
adapters.
Electrical disconnection
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
by disconnecting the plug from the mains
supply or via an upstream two-pin switch.
Electrical connection
• The electrical connections must comply
with local regulations.
• Information on the voltage and power input
is given on the specification plate inside the
appliance.
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