AMICA EKGC 16167 DE: EN

GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE

l The Manufacturer shall not be held

liable for the damage arising from

the failure to observe the principles

contained in this manual.

l Keep this manual for future re-

ference, or to pass it over to the

possible next user.

l This appliance is not intended for

use by persons (including children)

with limited physical, sensual or

psychical capabilities and persons

who lack experience or familiarity

with the appliance, unless attended

or in accordance with the operating

manual for the appliance delivered by

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persons responsible for their safety.

l Pull the plug out from the mains

l Do not allow the unattended

socket before each maintenance

children to use the appliance. Do

activity. Do not pull the cord, but hold

not allow them to play with the

the body of the plug instead.

appliance. They must climb insi-

de the drawers and swing on the

l The cracking-like sound, which the

doors.

appliance may emit is caused by

l The fridge-freezer operates properly

expansion and shrinking of parts as

at the N-ST ambient temperature.

a result of temperature variations.

Do not use it in the cellar, unheated

l For safety reasons do not repair the

summer cottage during autumn and

appliance on your own. Repairs car-

winter.

ried out by persons who do not have

l When placing, moving, lifting the

required qualications may constitute

appliance, do not hold the door han-

a serious hazard for the user of the

dles, pull the condenser at the rear

part of the refrigerator and touch the

appliance.

compressor unit.

l Air the room in which the appliance

l When transporting, moving or

is placed for a few minutes (the size

placing the fridge-freezer do not

of the room for a product containing

tilt it by more than 40° from the

isobuthane/R600a must be at least

vertical position. Should such a

4m3) in case of the damage of the

situation occur, the appliance may

cooling system.

be switched on after minimum 2

hours from its placement in the

l Make sure you do not damage the

right position (g.1).

cooling system, by punching the

refrigerant pipes in the evaporator

or breaking the pipes. The refrigerant

splashes are ammable. Rinse the

eyes with clean water and call for me-

dical assistance immediately in case

of their contact with the refrigerant.

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REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION

1. Before reversing the door opening direc-

tion, unplug the appliance and remove all

food.

2. Using a at screwdriver pry and remove

hinge caps.

3. Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the

door upper hinge while holding the door (Fig.

2).

4. Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the

middle hinge while holding the upper door*

5. Set the door aside in a safe place.

6. Tilt the appliance (up to 40 degrees) so as

to have sufcient access to the lower hinge

(Fig. 3).

7. Using a Phillips screwdriver remove lower

door hinge

8. Attach the lower hinge on the other side

(Fig. 4).

9. Position the door assembly in such a

way so that pin of the lower hinge is aligned

with the appropriate hole of the lower door

bracket.

10. Attach the middle hinge on the other side

of the appliance so that the lower pin of the

middle hinge is aligned with the appropriate

hole of the upper door bracket. Position the

second door assembly so that the upper pin

of the middle hinge is aligned with the appro-

priate hole of the lower door bracket.*

11. Attach the upper hinge so that the hinge

pin is aligned with the appropriate hole of the

upper door bracket.* (Fig. 5).

12. Check that doors are properly aligned

with the appliance body.

13. Replace the hinge caps.

14. Switch on the appliance as described in

the relevant section of its operating instruc-

tions.

* This action applies to appliances with both

refrigeration and freezer chambers.

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE

Installation before using the applian-

ce for the rst time

1. Take the product out of the package, re-

move the scotch tapes protecting the door

and the equipment. The possibly remaining

adhesive stains may be removed with a mild

washing agent.

2. Do not throw away the polystyrene ele-

ments of the packaging. In the case of the

necessity to transport the fridge-freezer,

pack it in the polystyrene elements and lm,

as well as protect it with a scotch tape.

3. Clean the interior surface of the fridge-

freezer and the elements of the equipment

with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm

water, then wipe it dry.

4. Place the fridge-freezer on an even, at and

stable surface, in dry, aired and shadowy

room, far from the heat sources such as

an oven, cooktop, central heating radiator,

central heating pipe, hot water installation,

etc.

Minimal distances from the heat

sources

- from the electric gas and other ovens

- 30 mm,

- from oil or coal red ovens - 300

mm,

- from in-built ovens - 50 mm

If there is no possibility to ensure the above-

mentioned distances, provide an appropria-

te insulation board.

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE

It is prohibited to readjust or modify

Do not use adapters, multiple

any parts of the unit. It is crucial not

sockets and two-wire extension

to damage the capillary tube visible

leads. If it is necessary to use the

in the compressor recess. The tube

extension lead, it must be equip-

may not be bent, straightened and

ped with a protection ring and a

wound.

single socket and must have VDE/

If the capillary tube is damaged by

GS safety certicate.

the user the guarantee will be void

(g. 2).

l If the extension lead (with a protection ring

and a safety symbol) is applied, its socket

must be located at a safe distance from

sinks and may not be exposed to water and

other wastewater ooding.

capillary

l The data is provided on the rated plate

tube

located at the bottom of the wall inside the

chamber.

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Mains disconnection

l Ensure the possibility of disconnecting the

Mains connection

appliance from the mains by pulling out the

plug or switching the two-pole switch off (g.

3).

l The appliance should be connected to AC

230V, 50Hz supply socket. The socket must

be tted properly and must be supplied with

an earthing conduit and 10 A fuse.

l The earthing of the appliance is required by

the law. The manufacturer will not be held li-

able for any damage, which can be incurred

by persons or objects as a consequence of

the failure to full the requirement imposed

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by this regulation.

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS

Control panel

Temperature adjustment

Bulb cover

knob

Temperature adjustment

Change in the knob adjustment causes temperature change in the fridge-freezer. Possible knob adjustment:

l appliance switched off - 0 setting

l maximum temperature - setting 1

l optimal temperature - 2-6 setting

l minimum temperature - 7 setting

Do not put food into the fridge freezer before it has reached its operating tempe-

rature, which takes minimum 4 hours.

Temperature inside the fridge / freezer

Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the season of the year. The am-

bient temperature increase will be detected by the sensor and the compressor will be switched

on automatically for a longer period of time in order to maintain the temperature set inside the

chambers.

Minor changes in temperature

The slight changes in temperature are perfectly normal and may occur, for instance during the

storage of great quantities of fresh products in the fridge, or when the door is open for a longer

period of time. This will not affect the condition of the stored foodstuff, and the temperature will

quickly return to its set value.

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS

Storage of food in the fridge-freezer

l Bottom freezer drawer can be removed

to increase the loading capacity. Products

Observe the following recommen-

can be then stacked on the bottom of the

dations to ensure the food remains

freezer chamber up to its maximum he-

ight.

fresh.

Grate shelf

l The products should be placed on plates

of the freezer

in containers or packed in food wrap. Di-

evaporator

stribute them evenly all over the shelves.

l Pay attention whether the food contacts

the rear wall, if so, it may cause frosting

or wetting of the products.

l Do not put dishes with hot content into

Drawer

the fridge

l Products which take over foreign avours

easily such as butter, milk, white cheese

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and products with intense avour, such as

sh, smoked meat, hard cheese must be

placed on shelves, packed in food wrap or

Bottom drawer

Natural loading

in tightly sealed containers.

capacity

l Storage of vegetables containing signicant

Freezing food

quantity of water will cause the deposition

of water steam on the vegetable containers,

l Practically all the food products, except for

it does not impact the proper functioning of

vegetables consumed raw, such as lettuce

the fridge.

can be frozen.

l Before putting the vegetables into the fridge,

l Only food products of the highest quality,

dry them well.

divided into small portions for single use,

l Excessive moisture shortens the shelf life

should be frozen.

of vegetables, especially the leafed vegeta-

l Products should be packed in materials that

bles.

are odourless, resistant to air and moisture

penetration, and not susceptible to fat.

l Do not wash the vegetables before storing

Plastic bags, polyethylene and aluminium

in the refrigerator. Washing removes the

sheets are the best wrapping materials.

natural protection, therefore it is better to

wash the vegetables directly before con-

l The packaging should be tight and should

sumption.

stick to the frozen products. Do not use

glass containers.

l It is recommended to place the products in

l Keep the fresh and warm foodstuff at am-

freezer drawers 1, 2, 3 up to natural loading

bient temperature away from the products,

capacity (see gure 4).

which have already been frozen.

l Stacking of products on the freezer shelves

l We advise not to place more of fresh food

is acceptable.

at a time to the freezer per day (see table

l It is acceptable to place products beyond

on page 71).

the natural loading capacity by 20-30 mm.

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS

l In order to maintain good quality of the

l Bear in mind that the temperature in the

frozen food, reorganise the food that is in

freezer is affected by several factors,

the middle of the freezer, so that it does not

including the ambient temperature and

touch the products that are not frozen yet.

the quantities of food products in the

chamber, frequency of opening the door,

l It is recommended to move the already

amount of frost in the freezer, and the

frozen products to one side and place the

thermostat setting.

fresh products that are to be frozen to the

opposite side, as close to the rear and side

l If you cannot open the freezer door

walls as possible.

immediately after closing it, allow 1-2

l To free products, use space marked

minutes for negative pressure to com-

(*/***).

pensate, and retry opening the door.

The time of storage of the frozen products depends on their quality when fresh, before freezing

and on the storage temperature.

The following storage periods are recommended when the temperature of -18°C or lower is

maintained:

Products Months

Beef 6-8

Veal 3-6

Giblets 1-2

Pork 3-6

Poultry 6-8

Eggs 3-6

Fish 3-6

Vegetables 10-12

Fruit 10-12

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USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY

Practical everyday tips

Understanding the stars

* Temperature is at least -6°C; sufcient

l Do not place fridges or freezers next to

to store frozen food for about a week.

radiators, heaters, stoves or in direct sun-

Drawers or compartments marked with

light.

one star used to be a feature of (mostly)

l Make sure that air vents are not covered up

cheaper fridges.

and clean the dust off them once or twice

** Food can be stored at -12°C or below for

a year.

1-2 weeks without losing their taste. Not

l Select the right temperature: 6 to 8°C

suitable for freezing food.

in your refrigerator and -18°C in your

*** Mainly used to store foods at -18°C or

freezer is sufcient.

below. Can also be used to freeze up to

l When on holiday, turn up the temperature

1 kilogram of fresh food.

in your fridge.

****This appliance is suitable for storing foods

l Only open your fridge or freezer when

at -18°C or below and freezing larger

necessary. It helps if you know what food

quantities of fresh foods.

they contain and where it is located. Return

food to the fridge or freezer as soon as

possible after you have used it so that it

doesn't warm up too much.

l Wipe out the inside of your fridge regularly

with a cloth soaked in a mild detergent.

Appliances which are not self-defrosting

will require regular defrosting. Don't allow

frost layers thicker than 10 mm to form.

l Keep the seal around the door clean,

otherwise it won't shut properly. Always

replace broken seals.

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USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY

Storage zones in the refrigerator

l The warmest area is in the top section of

the door. Use this for storing butter and

l Due to the natural circulation of the air in

cheese.

the appliance, there are different tempera-

ture zones in the refrigerator chamber.

Food that should not be stored in a

refrigerator

l The coldest area is directly above the

vegetables drawers. Use this area for all

delicate and highly perishable food e.g.

l Not all food is suitable for storing in the

refrigerator. These include:

- Fish, meat, poultry

- Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to

- Sausage products, ready meals

cold, such as bananas, avocado, papaya,

- Dishes or baked goods containing eggs

passion fruit, aubergines, peppers, toma-

or cream

toes and cucumbers.

- Fresh dough, cake mixtures

- Fruit which is not yet ripe

- Pre-packed vegetable and other fresh food

- Potatoes

with a label stating it should be kept at a

o

temperature of approx 4

C.

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DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE

Defrosting the fridge

Defrosting the freezer

Frost settles on

l It is recommended to combine defrosting

the rear wall of

the appliance with washing it.

the fridge cham-

l Excessive accumulation of ice on the freez-

ber. It is removed

ing areas impairs the appliance’s freezing

automatically.

capacity and increases the energy con-

During the de-

sumption.

frosting, the con-

l Defrost the appliance at least once or twice

densate, which

a year.

contains con-

l If there is food in the freezer, set the knob

taminants may

to the max. position about 4 hours before

clog the opening

the planned defrosting. This will ensure the

in the through.

possibility of storing the food at the ambi-

Should it occur,

ent temperature for a longer time.

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carefully unclog

l After taking the food out of the freezer, put

the opening with the cleaning plug (g. 5).

it in a container, wrap it with several layers

of paper, a blanket and store it at a cool

place.

l The defrosting operation should last as

short as possible. Long storage of food

l The appliance operates in cycles: it refri-

at the ambient temperature shortens their

gerates (then the frost settles on the rear

shelf life.

wall), and defrosts (water ows down the

rear wall).

Disconnect the appliance from

the mains before cleaning by re-

moving the plug from the mains

socket or switching off the fuse.

Prevent water from penetrating the

control panel or the light.

l Do not use defrosting aerosols. They may

cause the formation of explosive mixture,

or contain slovents which may damage the

plastic components of the appliance and

even be harmful to health.

l Make sure the water used for cleaning

does not ow into the evaporation container

through the discharge opening.

l The whole appliance, except for the door

gasket must be cleaned with a mild cleaning

detergent. The door gasket should be cle-

aned with water and wiped dry.

l Wash all the accessories (vegetable conta-

iners, door shelves, glass shelves, etc.).

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