User manual

Refrigerator

IKE187-9

ContentsSafety information 2Operation 4First use 4Daily use 4Helpful hints and tips 6

Care and cleaning 7What to do if… 8Technical data 10Installation 10Environmental concerns 15

Subject to change without notice

Safety informationIn the interest of your safety and to ensurethe correct use, before installing and first us-ing the appliance, read this user manualcarefully, including its hints and warnings. Toavoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents,it is important to ensure that all people usingthe appliance are thoroughly familiar with itsoperation and safety features. Save these in-structions and make sure that they remainwith the appliance if it is moved or sold, sothat everyone using it through its life will beproperly informed on appliance use and safe-ty.For the safety of life and property keep theprecautions of these user's instructions asthe manufacturer is not responsible for dam-ages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance is not intended for use bypersons (including children) with reducedphysical, sensory or mental capabilities, orlack of experience and knowledge, unlessthey have been given supervision or in-struction concerning use of the applianceby a person responsible for their safety.Children should be supervised to ensurethat they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging well away from chil-dren. There is risk of suffocation.

• If you are discarding the appliance pull theplug out of the socket, cut the connectioncable (as close to the appliance as youcan) and remove the door to prevent play-ing children to suffer electric shock or toclose themselves into it.

• If this appliance featuring magnetic doorseals is to replace an older appliance hav-ing a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid,be sure to make that spring lock unusablebefore you discard the old appliance. This

will prevent it from becoming a death trapfor a child.

General safety

Caution! Keep ventilation openingsclear of obstruction.

• The appliance is intended for keepingfoodstuff and/or beverages in a normalhousehold as explained in this instructionbooklet.

• Do not use a mechanical device or any ar-tificial means to speed up the thawingprocess.

• Do not use other electrical appliances(such as ice cream makers) inside of re-frigerating appliances, unless they are ap-proved for this purpose by the manufac-turer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is con-

tained within the refrigerant circuit of theappliance, a natural gas with a high level ofenvironmental compatibility, which is nev-ertheless flammable.During transportation and installation ofthe appliance, be certain that none of thecomponents of the refrigerant circuit be-come damaged.If the refrigerant circuit should becomedamaged:– avoid open flames and sources of igni-

tion– thoroughly ventilate the room in which

the appliance is situated

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• It is dangerous to alter the specifications ormodify this product in any way. Any dam-age to the cord may cause a short-circuit,fire and/or electric shock.

Warning! Any electrical component(power cord, plug, compressor) must bereplaced by a certified service agent orqualified service personnel.

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.2. Make sure that the power plug is not

squashed or damaged by the back ofthe appliance. A squashed or dam-aged power plug may overheat andcause a fire.

3. Make sure that you can come to themains plug of the appliance.

4. Do not pull the mains cable.5. If the power plug socket is loose, do

not insert the power plug. There is arisk of electric shock or fire.

6. You must not operate the appliance

without the lamp cover1) of interiorlighting.

• This appliance is heavy. Care should betaken when moving it.

• Do not remove nor touch items from thefreezer compartment if your hands aredamp/wet, as this could cause skin abra-sions or frost/freezer burns.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appli-ance to direct sunlight.

Daily Use

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts inthe appliance.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid inthe appliance, because they may explode.

• Do not place food products directly

against the air outlet on the rear wall.2)

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once ithas been thawed out.

• Store pre-packed frozen food in accord-ance with the frozen food manufacturer'sinstructions.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage rec-ommendations should be strictly adheredto. Refer to relevant instructions.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks inthe freezer compartment as it creates

pressure on the container, which maycause it to explode, resulting in damage tothe appliance.

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if con-sumed straight from the appliance.

Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appli-ance and disconnect the mains plug fromthe mains socket. If you cannot come tothe mains socket, interrupt the power sup-ply.

• Do not clean the appliance with metal ob-jects.

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frostfrom the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

• Regularly examine the drain in the refriger-ator for defrosted water. If necessary,clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, wa-ter will collect in the bottom of the appli-ance.

Installation

Important! For electrical connectioncarefully follow the instructions given inspecific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if thereare damages on it. Do not connect the ap-pliance if it is damaged. Report possibledamages immediately to the place youbought it. In that case retain packing.

• It is advisable to wait at least four hoursbefore connecting the appliance to allowthe oil to flow back in the compressor.

• Adequate air circulation should be aroundthe appliance, lacking this leads to over-heating. To achieve sufficient ventilationfollow the instructions relevant to installa-tion.

• Wherever possible the back of the productshould be against a wall to avoid touchingor catching warm parts (compressor, con-denser) to prevent possible burn.

• The appliance must not be located closeto radiators or cookers.

• Make sure that the mains plug is accessi-ble after the installation of the appliance.

• Connect to potable water supply only.3)

1) If the lamp cover is foreseen2) If the appliance is Frost Free3) If a water connection is foreseen

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Service

• Any electrical work required to do the serv-icing of the appliance should be carried outby a qualified electrician or competent per-son.

• This product must be serviced by an au-thorized Service Centre, and only genuinespare parts must be used.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasseswhich could damage the ozone layer, in

either its refrigerant circuit or insulationmaterials. The appliance shall not be dis-carded together with the urban refuseand rubbish. The insulation foam con-tains flammable gases: the applianceshall be disposed according to the ap-plicable regulations to obtain from yourlocal authorities. Avoid damaging thecooling unit, especially at the rear nearthe heat exchanger. The materials usedon this appliance marked by the symbol

are recyclable.

OperationSwitching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise toa medium setting.

Switching off

To turn off the appliance, turn the Tempera-ture regulator to the "O" position.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated.To operate the appliance, proceed as fol-lows:• turn the Temperature regulator toward

lower settings to obtain the minimum cold-ness.

• turn the Temperature regulator towardhigher settings to obtain the maximumcoldness.

A medium setting is generally the mostsuitable.

However, the exact setting should be chosenkeeping in mind that the temperature insidethe appliance depends on:• room temperature• how often the door is opened• the quantity of food stored• the location of the appliance.

Important! If the ambient temperature ishigh or the appliance is fully loaded, and theappliance is set to the lowest temperatures,it may run continuously causing frost to formon the rear wall. In this case the dial must beset to a higher temperature to allowautomatic defrosting and therefore reducedenergy consumption.

First useCleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time,wash the interior and all internal accessorieswith lukewarm water and some neutral soapso as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

Important! Do not use detergents or abra-sive powders, as these will damage the fin-ish.

Daily useFreezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable forfreezing fresh food and storing frozen anddeep-frozen food for a long time.To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary tochange the medium setting.

However, for a faster freezing operation, turnthe temperature regulator toward higher set-tings to obtain the maximum coldness.

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Important! In this condition, the refrigeratorcompartment temperature might drop below0°C. If this occurs reset the temperatureregulator to a warmer setting.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out ofuse, before putting the products in the com-partment let the appliance run at least 2hours on the higher settings.

Important! In the event of accidentaldefrosting, for example due to a powerfailure, if the power has been off for longerthan the value shown in the technicalcharacteristics chart under "rising time", thedefrosted food must be consumed quickly orcooked immediately and then re-frozen (aftercooling).

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to beingused, can be thawed in the refrigerator com-partment or at room temperature, dependingon the time available for this operation.Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,directly from the freezer: in this case, cookingwill take longer.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or moretrays for the production of ice-cubes. Fillthese trays with water, then put them in thefreezer compartment.

Important! Do not use metallic instrumentsto remove the trays from the freezer.

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equippedwith a series of runners so that the shelvescan be positioned as desired.For better use of space, the front half-shelvescan lie over the rear ones.

Humidity control

The glass shelf incorporates a device withslits (adjustable by means of a sliding lever),which makes it possible to regulate the tem-perature in the vegetable drawer(s).When the ventilation slots are closed:the natural moisture content of the food in thefruit and vegetable compartments is pre-served for longer.When the ventilation slots are opened:more air circulation results in a lower air mois-ture content in the fruit and vegetable com-partments.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of vari-ous sizes, the door shelves can be placed atdifferent heights.To make these adjustments proceed as fol-lows:

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gradually pull the shelf in the direction of thearrows until it comes free, then reposition asrequired.

Helpful hints and tipsHints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave itopen longer than absolutely necessary.

• If the ambient temperature is high and theTemperature Regulator is set to low tem-perature and the appliance is fully loaded,the compressor may run continuously,causing frost or ice on the evaporator. Ifthis happens, set the Temperature Regu-lator toward warmer settings to allow au-tomatic defrosting and so a saving in elec-tricity consumption.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:• do not store warm food or evaporating liq-

uids 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 polythene bags andplace on the glass shelf above the vegetabledrawer.For safety, store in this way only one or twodays at the most.Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: theseshould be covered and may be placed on anyshelf.

Fruit and vegetables: these should be thor-oughly cleaned and placed in the specialdrawer(s) provided.Butter and cheese: these should be placedin special airtight containers or wrapped inaluminium foil or polythene bags to excludeas much air as possible.Milk bottles: these should have a cap andshould be stored in the bottle rack on thedoor.Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if notpacked, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezingprocess, here are some important hints:• the maximum quantity of food which can

be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the ratingplate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. Nofurther food to be frozen should be addedduring this period;

• only freeze top quality, fresh and thorough-ly cleaned, foodstuffs;

• prepare food in small portions to enable itto be rapidly and completely frozen and tomake it possible subsequently to thaw onlythe quantity required;

• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or pol-ythene and make sure that the packagesare airtight;

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

• lean foods store better and longer thanfatty ones; salt reduces the storage life offood;

• water ices, if consumed immediately afterremoval from the freezer compartment,can possibly cause the skin to be freezeburnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in dateon each individual pack to enable you tokeep tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this ap-pliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozenfoodstuffs were adequately stored by theretailer;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transfer-red from the foodstore to the freezer in theshortest possible time;

• not open the door frequently or leave itopen longer than absolutely necessary.

• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidlyand cannot be refrozen.

• Do not exceed the storage period indica-ted by the food manufacturer.

Care and cleaningCaution! Unplug the appliance beforecarrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons inits cooling unit; maintenance and re-charging must therefore only be carriedout by authorized technicians.

Periodic cleaning

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:• clean the inside and accessories with luke-

warm water and some neutral soap.• regularly check the door seals and wipe

clean to ensure they are clean and freefrom debris.

• rinse and dry thoroughly.

Important! Do not pull, move or damage anypipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.Never use detergents, abrasive powders,highly perfumed cleaning products or waxpolishes to clean the interior as this will dam-age the surface and leave a strong odour.

Clean the condenser (black grill) and thecompressor at the back of the appliance witha brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operationwill improve the performance of the appli-ance and save electricity consumption.

Important! Take care of not to damage thecooling system.

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleanerscontain chemicals that can attack/damage

the plastics used in this appliance. For thisreason it is recommended that the outer cas-ing of this appliance is only cleaned withwarm water with a little washing-up liquidadded.After cleaning, reconnect the equipment tothe mains supply.

Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from theevaporator of the refrigerator compartmentevery time the motor compressor stops, dur-ing normal use. The defrost water drains outthrough a trough into a special container atthe back of the appliance, over the motorcompressor, where it evaporates.It is important to periodically clean the defrostwater drain hole in the middle of the refriger-ator compartment channel to prevent thewater overflowing and dripping onto the foodinside. Use the special cleaner provided,which you will find already inserted into thedrain hole.

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Defrosting the freezer

A certain amount of frost will always formaround the top compartment.

Important! Defrost the freezer when thefrost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5mm.

To remove the frost, do these steps:1. Switch off the appliance.2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in sev-

eral layers of newspaper and put it in acool place.

3. Open the door.4. When defrosting is completed, dry the in-

terior thoroughly.

5. Switch on the appliance.6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain

the maximum coldness and run the ap-pliance for two or three hours using thissetting.

7. Reload the previously removed food intothe compartment.

Warning! Never use sharp metal toolsto scrape off frost from the evaporatoras you could damage it. Do not use amechanical device or any artificial meansto speed up the thawing process otherthan those recommended by themanufacturer. A temperature rise of thefrozen food packs, during defrosting,may shorten their safe storage life.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long pe-riods, take the following precautions:• disconnect the appliance from elec-

tricity supply• remove all food• defrost 4)and clean the appliance and all

accessories• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent un-

pleasant smells.If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebodyto check it once in a while to prevent the foodinside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

What to do if…Warning! Before troubleshooting,disconnect the mains plug from themains socket.Only a qualified electrician or competentperson must do the troubleshooting thatis not in this manual.

Important! There are some sounds duringnormal use (compressor, refrigerantcirculation).

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance does notoperate. The lamp doesnot operate.

The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.

The mains plug is not connectedto the mains socket correctly.

Connect the mains plug to themains socket correctly.

4) If foreseen.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance has no power.There is no voltage in the mainssocket.

Connect a different electrical appli-ance to the mains socket.Contact a qualified electrician.

The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".

The compressor operatescontinually.

The temperature is not set cor-rectly.

Set a higher temperature.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".

The door has been opened toofrequently.

Do not keep the door open longerthan necessary.

The product temperature is toohigh.

Let the product temperature de-crease to room temperature beforestorage.

The room temperature is toohigh.

Decrease the room temperature.

Water flows on the rearplate of the refrigerator.

During the automatic defrostingprocess, frost defrosts on the rearplate.

This is correct.

Water flows into the re-frigerator.

The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.

Products prevent that water flowsinto the water collector.

Make sure that products do nottouch the rear plate.

Water flows on theground.

The melting water outlet does notflow in the evaporative tray abovethe compressor.

Attach the melting water outlet tothe evaporative tray.

The temperature in theappliance is too low.

The temperature regulator is notset correctly.

Set a higher temperature.

The temperature in theappliance is too high.

The temperature regulator is notset correctly.

Set a lower temperature.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".

The product temperature is toohigh.

Let the product temperature de-crease to room temperature beforestorage.

Many products are stored at thesame time.

Store less products at the sametime.

There is no cold air circulation inthe appliance.

Make sure that there is cold air cir-culation in the appliance.

Replacing the lamp

1. Disconnect the mains plug from themains socket.

2. Remove the screw from the lamp cover.3. Remove the lamp cover (refer to the illus-

tration).4. Replace the used lamp with a new lamp

of the same power (the maximum poweris shown on the lamp cover).

5. Install the lamp cover.6. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.

7. Connect the mains plug to the mainssocket.

8. Open the door. Make sure that the lampcomes on.

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Closing the door

1. Clean the door gaskets.2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "In-

stallation".3. If necessary, replace the defective door

gaskets. Contact the Service Force Cen-ter.

Technical data

Dimension of the recess

Height 1030 mm

Width 560 mm

Depth 550 mm

Rising Time 12 h

The technical information are situated in therating plate on the internal left side of the ap-pliance and in the energy label.

InstallationPositioning

Install this appliance at a location where theambient temperature corresponds to the cli-mate class indicated on the rating plate of theappliance:

Climateclass

Ambient temperature

SN +10°C to + 32°C

N +16°C to + 32°C

ST +16°C to + 38°C

T +16°C to + 43°C

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltageand frequency shown on the rating plate cor-respond to your domestic power supply.

The appliance must be earthed. The powersupply cable plug is provided with a contactfor this purpose. If the domestic power sup-ply socket is not earthed, connect the appli-ance to a separate earth in compliance withcurrent regulations, consulting a qualifiedelectrician.The manufacturer declines all responsibility ifthe above safety precautions are not ob-served.This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Di-rectives.

Door reversibility

The door of the appliance opens to the right.If you want to open the door to the left, followthese steps before you install the appliance:1. Loosen and remove the upper pin.

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2. Remove the door.3. Remove the spacer.4. With a key, loosen the lower pin.

On the opposite side:1. Tighten the lower pin.2. Install the spacer.3. Install the door.4. Tighten the upper pin.

Ventilation requirements

The airflow behind the appliance must besufficient.

min.200 cm2

min.200 cm2

Installing the appliance

Caution! Make sure that the mainscable can move freely.

Do the following steps:1. Install the appliance in the niche.

Push the appliance in the direction of thearrows (1) until the upper gap coverstops against the kitchen furniture. Makesure that the distance between the ap-pliance and the cupboard front-edge is44 mm.Push the appliance in the direction of thearrows (2) against the cupboard on theopposite side of the hinge. Make surethat the clearance between the appli-ance and the cupboard is 4 mm.

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2. Adjust the appliance in the niche.The lower hinge cover (in the accesso-ries bag) makes sure that the distance

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between the appliance and the kitchenfurniture is correct.Open the door. Put the lower hinge coverin position.

44mm

4mm

3. Attach the appliance to the niche with 4screws.

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4. Push the sealing strip between the ap-pliance and the adjacent cabinet.

5. Remove the correct part from the hingecover (E). Make sure to remove the partDX, in the case of right hinge, SX in op-posite case.

6. Attach the covers (C, D) to the lugs andthe hinge holes.Attach the hinge covers (E) to the hinge.

E

E

DC

7. Disconnect the parts (Ha), (Hb), (Hc) and(Hd).

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Ha Hb

Hc

Hd

8. Install the part (Ha) on the inner side ofthe kitchen furniture.

ca. 50 mm

ca. 50 mm

21 mm

90°

90°

21 mm

9. Push the part (Hc) on the part (Ha).

Ha

Hc

10. Open the appliance door and the kitchenfurniture door at an angle of 90°.Insert the small square (Hb) into guide(Ha).

Put together the appliance door and thefurniture door and mark the holes.

Ha

Hb

8 mm

11. Remove the brackets and mark a dis-tance of 8 mm from the outer edge of thedoor where the nail must be fitted (K).

Ha

K

8 mm

12. Place the small square on the guideagain and fix it with the screws supplied.Align the kitchen furniture door and theappliance door by adjusting the part Hb.

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Hb

13. Press the part (Hd) on the part (Hb).

Hb

Hd

Do a final check to make sure that:• All screws are tightened.• The magnetic sealing strip is attached

tightly to the cabinet.

Important! If the ambient temperature is low(for example, in the Winter), the size of thegasket decreases. The size of the gasketincreases when the ambient temperatureincreases.

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Reversibility of the freezer door

180˚

Environmental concerns

The symbol on the product or on itspackaging indicates that this product maynot be treated as household waste. Insteadit should be taken to the appropriatecollection point for the recycling of electricaland electronic equipment. By ensuring thisproduct is disposed of correctly, you will helpprevent potential negative consequences forthe environment and human health, whichcould otherwise be caused by inappropriatewaste handling of this product. For moredetailed information about recycling of thisproduct, please contact your local council,your household waste disposal service or theshop where you purchased the product.

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