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PKS5178K
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  • Page 1 PKS5178K Manual fridge...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Fridge 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. Refrigerator (hereinafter: the appliance) is used in households for storage of fresh food at temperatures above 0°C.
  • Page 3: Before Fi Rst Operation

    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.
  • Page 4 • After installation, the appliance plug has to be readily accessible. • Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a fl ammable propellant in this appliance. • Before cleaning the appliance, unplug the appliance from the power mains (unplug the power cord from the wall outlet).
  • Page 5 • WARNING! Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. • WARNING: To avoid any hazard resulting from poor instability of the appliance, make sure it is installed as instructed.
  • Page 6: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection This appliance’s packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the environment by dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose. Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable material. It is marked with this label to indicate that in countries that are a members of the European Union the used appliances should not be mixed with other waste.
  • Page 7: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Interior equipment of the appliance will typically vary according to the specifi c model. Interior light Control panel Adjustable glass shelves Pull-out glass shelf (adjustable height) ZERO’N’FRESH pan Refrigerator door pans (options: deep, shallow; covered or no cover) Door bottle rack with safety holder...
  • Page 8: Installation And Connections

    Installation and connections Selecting the location • 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)
  • Page 9 • The appliance is fi tted with spacers to be mounted on the top edge of the condenser. They prevent the rear of the appliance to be pushed too close to the wall. Spacers are fabricated universally regarding the different distance of the condenser from the cabinet, so make sure to position them properly.
  • Page 10: Changing The Direction Of Opening The Door

    Changing the Direction of Opening the Door Freestanding appliance Necessary tools: ring spanner No.8, screwdriver, torque 25 Tilt the appliance so that the bottom hinge can be unscrewed and proceed with disassembling as shown in the Figure 3. Then fi x the assembly parts again in the opposite turn. Use the attached opposite hinge insert piece.
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Control panel A Temperature setting and on/off knob B Fan on/off switch (only with some models) Turning the appliance Turn on: rotate the thermostat knob clockwise towards position 7. on/off Turn off: rotate the knob back to position STOP (0). Setting the temperature •...
  • Page 12 • 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). • The fan distributes the cool air in the refrigerator more evenly, speeds up the cooling process, and reduces accumulation of dew on the shelves.
  • Page 13: Refrigerator Accessories

    Refrigerator accessories (Equipment depends on the model) Shelf • 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.
  • Page 14 Recommended Refrigerator compartments: distribution of food - top section: canned food, bread, wine, cake, etc. - middle section: dairy products, readymade food, desserts, juices, beer, TV-dinners, etc. - bottom section: meat, meat products, delicatessen, etc. - vegetable drawer: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, etc. In appliances without the ZERO’N’FRESH compartment, root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnip, etc.
  • Page 15: Storage Of Food In The Refrigerator

    Storage of food in the refrigerator Important precautions • Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct and hints temperature and hygienic precautions produce substantial impact on the quality of stored food. • Always respect the best before date, printed on the packaging. •...
  • Page 16: Storing Food In The Zero'n'fresh Compartment

    Storing food in the ZERO’N’FRESH compartment The ZERO’N’FRESH drawer enables storing a variety of fresh food for approximately three times as long as in a conventional refrigerator. The food will remain fresh and retain its fl avor and nutrients for a longer period of time. Storing food in the ZERO’N’FRESH drawer prevents decay and loss of mass;...
  • Page 17 Recommended Type of food Time storage time in the Sausages, cold cuts, beef, pork, venison, up to 7 days ZERO’N’FRESH* drawer raw meat poultry up to 5 days fi sh up to 4 days seafood up to 3 days Vegetables: cabbage, garlic, carrots up to 180 days celery, herbs...
  • Page 18: Defrosting The Appliance

    Defrosting the appliance Automatic defrosting of Refrigerator needs no special defrosting procedure, because ice the refrigerator deposited at the inner back wall is defrosted automatically. Ice deposited on the inner back wall during the compressor operation is defrosted when the compressor stops operating, and condensed water drops are drained through the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor where it evaporates.
  • Page 19: Cleaning The Appliance

    Cleaning the appliance Prior any cleaning attempt disconnect the appliance from the mains (see the control chapter for ON/OFF function), and pull the power cord from the mains wall outlet. Special antibacterial protection in top layer of inner walls prevents multiplication of bacteria and maintains the interior clean and germ free.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Fault: Cause/Remedy The appliance does not • Check if there is power in the socket and if the appliance is operate after connection to the switched on. mains: Cooling system operates • Ambient temperature too high. continuously without •...
  • Page 21: Noise Level

    Noise level The refrigerator – freezer appliances are cooled by the refrigeration system with a compressor (assisted by fan in certain models) whose operation may produce certain noise. The level of such noise depends upon the location, correct use and age of the appliance.
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