Instructions for use KGI 2900/A
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1. Light switch Light diffuser Freeze button Thermostat control reference moomp Thermostat setting refrigeration no light Thermostat setting 1 minimum cooling Thermostat setting 7 maximum cooling The average recommended thermostat setting is 3 Pressing the freeze button D increases freezing power Fresh food will be completely frozen after 24 hours and the freeze function should be switched off When room temperature is lower than 16 C activating the freeze function D will improve food storage properties Note The room air temperature the number of times the door is opened and the position of the appliance will affect the temperature of the fridge and freezer compartments Take these factors into consideration when you set the thermostat Removing the diffuser 1 Hold the diffuser as shown and squeeze it slightly 2 Slide it towards the rear of the appliance HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT 15 HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT 16 HOW DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT pace 18 HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT pace 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 19 AFTER SALES SERVICE PAGE 20 INSTALLATION PAGE 20 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION PAGE 21 Your new appliance is a combined fridge freezer Keep this handbook for future consultation exclusively for domestic use The freezer compa2. Bauknecht Instructions for use KGI 2900 Bauknecht AG Industriestrasse 36 5600 Lenzburg www bauknecht ch Verkauf Telefon 0848 801 002 Fax 0848 801 017 verkauf bauknecht ch Kundendienst Telefon 0848 801 001 Fax 0848 801 003 service bauknecht ch Ersatzteile Telefon 0848 801 005 Fax 0848 801 004 ersatzteilverkauf bauknecht ch 18 M 16M 1c PRODUCT DESCRIPTION A Refrigerator compartment B Freezer compartment 1 Crisper drawers 10 Upper basket for fast freezing of fresh 2 Crisper cover food products 3 Shelves shelf area 11 d area for frozen or deep frozen 4 Thermostat control knob light 12 Ice cube tray inside basket 5 Top shelf 13 Freezer compartment inner door panel 6 Door trays 7 Bottle shelf 8 Removable bottle retainer 9 Rating plate at side of crisper drawer Cool zone A Intermediate temperature BEE Cold zone Note the number of shelves and the design of the accessories may vary depending on the model Shelves and door trays are all removable Warning refrigerator accessories are not dishwasher resistant CIOFANIEIFHINAREHMNIBOCEH 18 M 16M 1c The fridge freezer is switched on by means of the thermostat knob in the refrigerator compartment The thermostat knob also provides temperature adjustment for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments Refrigerator Freezer compartment controls Thermostat knob
3. respected 30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves 3 cm from electric or gas cookers Install the appliance in a dry well ventilated place Clean the interior see the relative heading in this handbook Fit the accessories Electrical connection Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations Voltage and power consumption are indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance The appliance must be earthed by law The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or animals and for damage to property resulting from failure to observe the above prescriptions Ifthe plug and socket are not of the same type have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician Do not use extension leads or adaptors Disconnecting the appliance It must be possible to disconnect the appliance by unplugging it or by means of a two pole switch fitted upline of the socket 20 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For Great Britain only Warning this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A S T A approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows 1 Remove the fuse cover A and fuse B 2 Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover 3 Refit both into plug Important The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse cov
4. the yellow indicator light will switch on Also the red indicator light models with control panel may switch on The red indicator light will switch off when the freezer compartment has reached the optimum temperature Note The freeze function makes it possible to freeze fresh food while maintaining the temperature in the refrigerator compartment at the optimum level Rapid freezing function If your appliance is equipped with two compressors activate the rapid freezing function 6 hours before inserting fresh food to obtain the maximum freezing power as indicated on the rating plate Important Before freezing wrap and seal fresh food in aluminium foil cling film air and water tight plastic bags polythene containers with lids or special freezer containers Arrange the fresh food in the upper area of the freezer compartment leaving sufficient space around each pack for the air to circulate The food will be completely frozen in 24 hours Press the rapid freezing button to switch off the function yellow indicator light switches off 16 Temperature alarm function control panel versions When the appliance is running normally or when food is being frozen the red led may switch on in certain models this will be accompanied also by an audible signal informing you that the temperature in the freezer compartment is too high This may occur in the following situations when the appliance
5. d or neutral detergent Rinse the interior and dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive products 18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Prolonged disuse 1 N Empty the refrigerator and freezer compartments Unplug the appliance from the mains Defrost and clean the interior of both compartments 4 Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mould odours and oxidation z E TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The appliance is not working Is there a power failure Is the plug properly inserted in the socket s the mains power switch set to ON Has the fuse blown s the power cord in perfect condition s the thermostat knob on position Stop Temperature is not low enough Are the doors closed properly Is the appliance installed next to a heat Source s the thermostat setting correct Are the air circulation grilles blocked Temperature is too low s the thermostat setting correct Water collects at bottom of refrigerator compartment s the defrost water drain outlet blocked 5 The interior light is not working Perform the checks for problem 1 and then Unplug the appliance To access the bulb refer to the instructions and illustration on the attached product description sheet Check the bulb and if necessary replace it with an equivalent one 15 W max Red LED on freezer control panel remains acoustic alar
6. er is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is fitted Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the colour embossed in words on the base of the plug Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store Connection to a rewirable plug If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet then it should be cut off and disposed of in order to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere A suitable alternative plug should then be fitted to the cable The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL N BROWN LIVE L GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH E 1 The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol 4 or coloured green or green and yellow 2 The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black 3 The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red YELLOW amp GREEN E Connection to a typical 13 amp plug For the Republic of Ireland only The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply but a third type of plug and Socket is also used the 2 pin side earth type In this case the wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW mus
7. ery of refrigerant gas Information This appliance does not contain CFCs replaced with R134a or HFCs replaced with R600a Isobutane For information refer to the rating plate affixed to the appliance 13 Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and beverages and use the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food freezing fresh food and making ice cubes Do not cover or close the air vents Do not store liquids in glass containers in the freezer compartment danger of bursting Donoteatice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer compartment risk of cold burns Do not allow children to play or hide inside the appliance risk of becoming entrapped and suffocating Do not ingest the contents non toxic of the ice packs Before cleaning or servicing always unplug the appliance or switch the power supply off Declaration of conformity This appliance is intended to come into contact with foodstuffs and conforms to D L 108 of 25 01 1992 European Directive 89 109 EEC 4 Information Appliances with isobutane R600a Isobutane is a naturally occurring low environmental impact gas Caution is required however because Isobutane is inflammable Take care not to damage the pipelines of the refrigerant circuit 14 HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT This appliance is a refrigerator with a 4 star freeze
8. frost the freezer compartment when it is nearly empty Remove the food from the freezer compartment wrap in a newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler Leave the freezer door open so that the ice can thaw Pull out the defrost water drain and place a tray below it Clean the interior of the freezer compartment with a sponge and warm water and or neutral detergent Do not use abrasive products Rinse the interior and dry thoroughly Fit the drain back into place Put the food back into the freezer compartment Close the compartment door Plugin the appliance reconnect the electricity supply Switch the appliance HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT The refrigerator compartment must be cleaned periodically Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress The defrost water is routed to a drain outlet and into a container on the compressor from which it evaporates Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly using the tool supplied with the appliance This precaution ensures that defrost water is removed correctly from the interior of the refrigerator compartment Before cleaning the refrigerator compartment unplug the appliance from the mains Use a sponge with warm water an
9. is switched on for the first time when it is switched on following defrosting and cleaning if you load too much food at room temperature if the freezer door has been left ajar if the freezer thermostat knob on the control panel is advanced towards the MAX setting intense cold To mute the acoustic alarm press the Fast freeze button When temperature in the freezer compartment has fallen to acceptable levels the red indicator LED will switch off automatically At this point remember to switch off the Fast freeze function HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Note The temperature in the freezer compartment is maintained at the ideal level for the storage of frozen food also during power failures of limited duration although it is advisable to avoid opening the freezer compartment door during such periods Important The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods When purchasing frozen food products ensure that the packaging is not damaged frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated Avoid packages that are swollen or show evidence of damp areas indicating that the food may have thawed partially during its period of storage When shopping leave frozen food purchases till last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get ho
10. m sounds see How to use the freezer compartment Have you just loaded a large quantity of fresh food Freezer door properly closed Notes The front edge of the appliance may be hot This prevents the formation of condensation and is not a defect Gurgling and hissing noises due to expansion in the refrigerant circuit are normal 19 AFTER SALES SERVICE Before calling After sales Service 1 See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the Troubleshooting Guide 2 Switch the appliance on again to see ifthe problem persists If it does switch off and wait for about an hour before switching on 3 If the problem persists after this action contact After sales Service Specify the nature of the fault the model the service number the number after the word SERVICE on the rating plate on the inside of the appliance your full address your telephone number and area code DR 0000 000 00000 Note The direction of door opening can be changed If this operation is performed by After sales Service it is not covered by the warranty INSTALLATION Install the appliance away from heat sources Installation in a hot environment direct exposure to the sun or installation near heat sources heaters radiators cookers will increase power consumption and should therefore be avoided If this is not possible the following minimum distances must be
11. me If food has thawed even partially do not re freeze it Consume within 24 hours Avoid subjecting foods to temperature variations Observe the best before date on the package Always observe the storage information on the package Removing the baskets Pull out fully raise slightly and remove Note The freezer compartment can be used without the two upper baskets to increase storage space for large products The lower basket must not be removed Place the food products directly on the racks After inserting food ensure that the freezer compartment door closes properly Making ice cubes Pour water into the ice tray up to 2 3 full and place it in the freezer compartment Ifthe ice tray sticks to the shelves do not use pointed or sharp objects to detach it Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes MONTHS FOOD 2 3 m 17 HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Before servicing or cleaning the appliance unplug it from the mains or disconnect the electricity supply Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year or when the formation of ice on the racks is excessive It is perfectly normal for ice to form on the racks The amount and speed at which the ice forms depends on room air temperature and humidity and the frequency with which the door is opened Ice formation is concentrated on the racks at the top of the freezer compartment If possible de
12. n you set the thermostat For example if the machine is operated in a room with high temperature you may need to set the thermostat to a low number Using the refrigerator compartment Position the food as shown in the figure A Cooked food B Fish meat C Fruit and vegetables D E F Bottles Butter Dairy products cheese Notes Do not place hot food in the refrigerator space between the shelves and the rear Store liquids in closed containers wall of the refrigerator compartment must be Storage of vegetables with high water unobstructed to allow air circulation contents can lead to the formation of Donot place the food in direct contact with the condensation this will not affect the correct rear wall of the refrigerator compartment operation of the appliance 15 HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The appliance has a 4 star freezer compartment in which food can be stored for the time indicated on the packaging The freezer can also be used to freeze fresh food by positioning it on the racks place frozen food in the lower basket so that there is no contact with fresh food that has yet to be frozen The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate Freezing fresh food If your appliance is equipped with a single compressor Set the thermostat knob to 2 3 Ifthe appliance is equipped with a freeze button press it to activate the function
13. r compartment Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is performed automatically The refrigerator can operate in room temperatures between 10 C and 38 C Optimal performance of the appliance depends on the climatic class which is indicated on the rating plate Switching on the appliance Plug in the appliance The thermostat knob in the refrigerator compartment serves to adjust the temperature in both the refrigerator and freezer compartment if your appliance is equipped with a single compressor Refrigerator compartment and freezer compartment temperature adjustment is independent in the case of appliances with two compressors see product description sheet Temperature adjustment 1 To ensure correct operation and the best possible food storage in both compartments set the thermostat in accordance with the indications on the enclosed product description sheet 2 To alter the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartments set the thermostat knob to lower numbers 1 2 MIN if you want to INCREASE the temperature higher numbers 5 7 MAX if you want to DECREASE the temperature Thermostat setting switches off all functions of the appliance including the interior light Note The room air temperature the number of times the door is opened and the position of the appliance will affect the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartments Take these factors into consideration whe
14. rtment can be 1 After unpacking the appliance make sure used to deep freeze fresh and cooked food that the doors shut properly Any damage make ice cubes and for the storage of frozen must be reported to your retailer within 24 and deep frozen food defrosting the freezer is hours after delivery of the appliance a manual procedure The refrigerator 2 Wait at least two hours without moving compartment which has an automatic defrost the appliance before connecting it to the feature is used for the storage of fresh food and power supply beverages 3 Appliance installation and electrical connections must be carried out by To get the most out of your new appliance qualified technician in accordance with the read the user handbook thoroughly The manufacturer s instructions and local handbook contains a description of the regulations appliance and useful tips for storing food 1 Packing Z The packaging material is 100 recyclable marked with recycling symbol Adhere to local regulations when disposing of packaging material The packaging material plastic bags polystyrene parts etc is potentially dangerous and must be kept out of reach of children 2 Product The appliance is made from recyclable materials and must be scrapped in accordance with local waste disposal regulations Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cord The appliance must be consigned to an authorised collection centre for the recov
15. t be connected to the EARTH contact and the two wires to the two pins irrespective of colour The supply to the socket must be fitted with a 16 amp fuse 21
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