ETNA EEK263VA User manual
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
EEK263VA
AK2378DC
KCS50178
KCD50178
444334
Thank you for your confi dence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice.
We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years.
The appliance is intended solely for household use.
Upright refrigerator - freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) consists of two parts: top part is
refrigerator and bottom part is upright freezer.
Refrigerator is used in households for storage of fresh food at temperatures above 0°C.
Freezer is used in households for freezing fresh food and storage of frozen food for up to one year
(depending on the type of food).
Before fi rst operation .................................................. 3
A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer ..................................................... 4
Description of the appliance ...................................... 5
Installation and connections ...................................... 6
Control panel - Appliance with mechanical
regulation .................................................................... 7
Refrigerator accessories ............................................ 8
Storage of food in the refrigerator ........................... 10
Storing food in the FreshZone compartment ......... 11
Freezing and storing frozen food ............................. 12
Defrosting the appliance ........................................... 14
Cleaning the appliance ............................................. 15
Troubleshooting guide .............................................. 16
Noise level .................................................................. 17
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Upright refrigerator-freezer
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Before fi rst operation
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or metal capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully. They describe the appliance
and provide instructions for its safe and correct use. The instructions are prepared for different
types and models of the appliance so they may contain descriptions of functions and compo-
nents your appliance may not have.
• These instructions also contain the NO FROST version of the freezer, fi tted with the fan and
featuring automatic defrosting.
• Remove the wrapping protecting the appliance during transport.
• Wrappings contain environmentally friendly materials which can be recycled, recovered or dispo-
sed off without threat to the environment.
• On the door corners (on freestanding appliances) or on the housing of the appliances (on built-in
appliances) the spacers are installed, which should be removed and replaced with the attached
spacer-plugs.
• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it in upright position for about 2 ho-
urs. This will reduce possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system resulting from prior transport
and handling.
• The appliance must be connected to the mains supply in accordance with the standing regulati-
ons and local requirements.
• The appliance must not be used in open air or exposed to weather precipitation.
• Always disconnect the appliance from power supply (pull the power cord from wall socket) before
cleaning and before replacing the light bulb.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, in order to avoid hazard it must be replaced by the service
or by qualifi ed personnel.
• In case of longer disuse fi rst turn the appliance off with the ON/OFF button and disconnect it
from mains supply. Empty the appliance, clean the interior and leave the door ajar.
• For the protection of environment deliver the obsolete appliance to the authorized scrap applian-
ce dealers.
• Never let the children play with the appliance.
• Self closing shear door hinge pulls the door to the cabinet just before closing, thereby preventing
the door to remain ajar. Equally it limits the door opening angle and prevents damage to adjacent
elements.
• Rating plate with basic information is located in the interior of the appliance. If the sticker plate is
not suitable for your language, replace it with the attached one.
• Warning: Ventilation slots on the appliance or built-in ele-
ment should always be kept clean and unobstructed.
• Warning: Do not use any mechanical accessories
when thawing the refrigerator, except for those explici-
tly recommended by the manufacturer.
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• Observe the installation instructions.
• Do not open the appliance door more frequently than necessary.
• Occasionally check whether air can circulate freely behind the appliance.
• Condenser unit mounted on the appliance back wall must be kept clean at all times (see section
“Cleaning the appliance”).
• If the seal is damaged or loose, replace it as soon as possible.
• Store your food in closed containers or other appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, let it cool down to room temperature.
• Defrost your frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Remove the freezer drawers and door as described in the instructions, in order to make use of
the entire capacity.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when a frost layer approximately 3-5 millimetres thick has
accumulated on the surfaces in the freezer compartment.
• Make sure the shelves are evenly distributed and that the food is arranged in a way that
allows free circulation of air (heed the recommended food arrangement as described in the
instructions).
• In appliances fi tted with a fan, do not block the fan slots.
• Warning: To prevent any pollution be careful not to
damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear
wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the
appliance.
• Warning: Do not use any electrical devices inside the
appliance, except for those explicitly recommended by
the manufacturer.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of thisproduct. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
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A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer
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Interior equipment of the appliance will typically vary according to the specifi c model.
A
1
2
3
4
7
A
1
2
3
4
7
8
B
5
6
8
9
10 B
6
9
10
A
B
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
A Refrigerator
1 Interior light
2 Control panel
3 Adjustable glass shelves
4 Pull-out glass shelf (adjustable height)
5 FreshZone pan
6 Vegetable crisp pan
7 Refrigerator door pans (options: deep,
shallow; covered or no cover)
8 Door bottle rack
B Freezer
9 Storage compartment
10 Freezing compartment
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Description of the appliance
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• Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The appliance
operates best at temperature ranges indicated in the chart be-
low. Relevant class of the appliance is indicated on the rating
plate.
Class Ambient temperature
SN (subnormal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C
ST (subtropical) from + 16°C to + 38°C
T (tropical) from + 16°C to + 43°C
Positioning the appliance requires two persons in order to avoid
injuries or damage to the appliance.
• Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight or heat sour-
ces. If this is not feasible, install insulation plate between the
appliance and adjacent heat source.
• The appliance may stand independently or you may incorpo-
rate it into the kitchen cabinet. Be sure to leave enough space
for cooling of condenser (distance from the wall or the opening
should be 200 cm2). Distance to the cabinet above the applian-
ce should be at least 5 cm.
After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be
accessible!
• Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains
power. Wall outlet must be fi tted with ground terminal (safety
socket). Required nominal voltage and frequency are indicated
on the relevant label or rating plate of the appliance.
• Mains power connection and grounding must be made in line
with standing regulations and local requirements.
The appliance is able to accommodate minor temporary voltage
tolerances, but they may not exceed -6% to +6%.
Selecting the location
Positioning the
appliance
Connecting to power
supply
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Installation and connections
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A Temperature setting and on/off knob
Turn on: rotate the thermostat knob clockwise towards position 7.
Turn off: rotate the knob back to position STOP (0).
Setting the temperature
• Higher settings (towards 7) selected with the knob
correspond to lower (cooler) temperatures. The temperature
in the refrigerator interior may drop below 0°C. Only use
higher settings when a lower temperature is desired and
recommended or when environment temperature is lower than
16°C. When the environment temperature is normal, a medium
setting is recommended.
• A change in the environment temperature affects the
temperature in the appliance. Hence, the thermostat setting
should be adjusted accordingly.
• When the thermostat knob is set to position STOP (0), the
appliance will not operate (cooling system is off); however,
the appliance is still powered (a light will illuminate the interior
when the refrigerator door is opened).
Turning the appliance
on/off
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Control panel - Appliance with mechanical regulation
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(Equipment depends on the model)
• Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides inside the
appliance. To remove the shelf, fi rst slide it out as far as the
guide allows it, then slightly lift it up and pull it out. Quickly
perishable food should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest
part of the shelves.
If you need space to store higher objects (bottles, jars, jugs)
in the refrigerator you can remove the front part of the shelf,
relocate it to a lower level, and obtain the required space.
• Crisp tray below the glass shelf at the bottom of the
refrigerator is used for storage of fruit and vegetables. It
retains the right level of moisture and prevents drying out.
• Pulling out the drawer:
- Pull the drawer towards yourself (in the direction of arrow 1)
– as far as the door stopper. On the opposite side, continue
to pull the drawer out of the refrigerator (in the direction of
arrow 2 – rotation) while lifting the drawer at the same time
(in the direction of arrow 3).
• The refrigerator door lining consists of various shelves or
holders used for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yogurt, and a
stock of other smaller packages, tubes, cans etc. The bottom
shelf is used for storing bottles.
Shelf
Adjustable glass shelf
Vegetable crisp pan
Single drawer
Refrigerator door lining
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Refrigerator accessories
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Refrigerator compartments:
- top section: canned food, bread, wine, cake, …
- middle section: dairy products, readymade food, desserts,
juices, beer, TV-dinners, …
- bottom section: meat, meat products, delicatessen, …
- crisp pan: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables,
potatoes, onions, garlic, tomato, tropical fruit, sauerkraut,
turnips ...
Refrigerator door lining compartments:
- top/middle section: eggs, butter, cheese, …
- bottom section: beverages, cans, bottles, …
Freezer compartments:
- freezing, storage of frozen food (see section Freezing and
storage of frozen food).
Recommended
distribution of food
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• Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct
temperature and hygienic precautions produce substantial
impact on the quality of stored food.
• Always respect the best before date, printed on the packaging.
• Food to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed
as to prevent emission and/or reception of moisture and odors.
• Never store infl ammable, volatile or explosive substances.
• Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in
tightly sealed bottles in vertical position.
• Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or orange
peel, acids in butter etc. can cause damage in prolonged
contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of
time they can cause accelerated aging of the plastic material.
• Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that something
is wrong with food or that your refrigerator needs cleaning (see
chapter Cleaning).
• If you plan a longer absence, make sure you removed quickly
perishable articles of food from the appliance before you
leave.
Recommended periods of storing fresh food in the
refrigerator
Food Storage period
eggs, marinades, smoked meat, up to 10 days
cheese up to 10 days
carrots, etc… up to 8 days
butter up to 7 days
cake, fruit, TV-dinner dishes, raw chunks
of meat up to 2 days
fi sh, raw minced meat, seafood up to 1 day
Important precautions
and hints
Storage periods
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Storage of food in the refrigerator
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