CONTENTS Your refrigerator with freezer Introduction Safety instructions Installation and connection Selecting the location Connecting the appliance Changing the side on which the door opens / building the appliance into a cupboard Before using the appliance for the first time Before you use the appliance for the first time Energy-saving advice Description of the appliance...
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CONTENTS Other Faults table Environmental aspects Disposal of packaging and appliance Pictograms used Important information Warning; risk of fire / flammable materials EN 3...
YOUR REFRIGERATOR WITH FREEZER Introduction Congratulations on choosing this Atag refrigerator with freezer. This product is designed with simple operation and optimum comfort in mind. These instructions for use explain how you can make best use of this appliance. These instructions contain information about the operation of the appliance and background information that may be of help to you during its use.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. Safety of children and vulnerable people •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety • The lamp in this household appliance is only suitable for illumination of this appliance. The lamp is not suitable for household room illumination. • WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: –...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation • WARNING! This appliance should only be connected by a registered installer. • Remove all the packaging. • Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance. • Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical connection • WARNING! Risk of fire and electrical shock. • The appliance must be earthed. • All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician. • Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • WARNING! Risk of injury, burns, electrical shock or fire. • Do not change the specification of this appliance. • Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal • WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation • Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. • Cut off the mains cable and discard it. • Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance. •...
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Selecting the location • Place the appliance in a dry and well aired room. The permitted ambient temperature range for the appliance depends on the appliance’s climate class, which is shown on the type plate. • Do not place the appliance near a source of heat, such as a gas cooker, radiator or boiler, etc., and do not expose it to direct sunlight.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION • The appliance must be placed at a distance of about 5 cm from the wall, back and sides of a cupboard. A kitchen cupboard above the refrigerator must have a gap of at least 5 cm between the back of the cupboard and the wall.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Freeze burn hazard To avoid freeze burn, never put frozen food in your mouth and do not touch frozen food. In the event of a defect or power cut, do not open the freezer compartment unless the appliance has been out of operation for more than 16 hours. After this time, you must either use the frozen food or make sure that it is properly cooled (for example, by transferring it to another appliance).
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME Before you use the appliance for the first time Do not connect the appliance to the mains until you have carefully read the instructions for the correct and safe use of the appliance. As these instructions are for various types and models, it is possible that the instructions for use refer to settings or parts that are not available on your appliance.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Appliance Refrigerator Control panel LED lighting CoolFlow* Glass shelves Bottle rack Upper drawer* Vegetable drawer with humidity control Door compartments Freezer Freezer drawers 10. Glass shelves Best location for freezing fresh food. * Equipment depends on the model EN 15...
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Operating the appliance Appliance on/off, temperature settings, and extra function key Refrigerator compartment temperature display The indicator for the selected temperature will be lit. Intensive cooling/freezing function indicator Symbol C will be lit when the intensive cooling/freezing function is activated. High temperature indicator To set the appliance temperature or activate extra functions, press the A key successively.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Adjusting the temperature in the appliance • The factory default setting is the recommended temperature of 4 °C. At this setting, the temperature in the freezer compartment will be around –18 °C. • After the appliance is switched on, it may take several hours for the set temperature to be reached.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Intensive cooling/freezing (SuperCool/FastFreeze) This appliance has an intensive cooling/freezing function. This function decreases the temperatures in the refrigeration compartment and freezer compartment as quickly as possible. Activate this function 24 hours before you put a large quantity of fresh food in the appliance. When the intensive cooling/freezing function is selected, the appliance works at maximum capacity.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Open door alarm An alarm signal sounds when the door of the refrigerator compartment is open for too long. Stopping the alarm 1. Close the door. ▷ The alarm will stop sounding. If you only switch off the alarm by touching the A key, the alarm will switch on again after some time because the door is still open.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Appliance interior equipment (* Equipment depends on the model) Glass shelves The shelves are made from safety glass. To change the height of a shelf, lift the front of the shelf (1). Take hold of the back and pull the shelf slightly forwards (2).
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Vegetable drawer with automatic humidity control (models KD65178B and KD64178B) The drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out. The humidity in the drawer is regulated automatically, depending on the type and amount of inserted food.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Vegetables drawer with manual humidity control (models KS35178B and KS34178B) The drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out. The drawer has a humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity level.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Door compartments The height of the door compartments is adjustable. Lift the compartment out of the groove and fit it in the required position. Each compartment can carry a maximum weight of 5 kg. The bottom door compartment is suitable for bottles.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE CoolFlow* This system creates optimal air circulation to keep the temperature constant throughout the entire refrigerator compartment. The openings around the fan may never be covered or obstructed. AdapTech Innovative sensor technology allows adjusting the appliance operation to the user’s habits or behaviour.
STORING AND FREEZING FOOD Avoid contamination of food To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions: • Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance. • Regularly clean surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
STORING AND FREEZING FOOD Freezing and storing foods in the freezer Important recommendations for freezing fresh food • The maximum quantity of food that you can put in the freezer in one go is stated on the type plate. Putting more than this maximum quantity of food into the freezer will slow the freezing process and reduce the quality.
STORING AND FREEZING FOOD Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer Type of food Storage life Fruit, beef 10 to 12 months Vegetables, veal, poultry 8 to 10 months Venison 6 to 8 months Pork 4 to 6 months Finely chopped or minced meat 4 months Bread, pastas, cooked dishes, whitefish...
MAINTENANCE Defrosting the appliance Automatic defrost of the refrigeration compartment The refrigeration compartment defrosts automatically from time to time. Defrosting a conventional freezer • Defrost the freezer when an approximately 3–5 millimetre layer of frost or ice has built up. •...
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the appliance Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the socket before you start cleaning it. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, as they can damage the surface. Activate the intensive cooling/freezing function 24 hours before you plan to clean the freezer.
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MAINTENANCE Cleaning the humidity filter (models KD65178B and KD64178B) The humidity filter is located at the bottom part of the shelf above the fruit and vegetable drawer. Remove the upper drawer. Lift the shelf as far as possible at the front (A). Then, pull it out from the grooves at the rear side of the appliance (B).
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• The door does not seal properly (the seal is dirty, the door is misaligned or the seal is damaged, etc.). Condensation on • Open the humidity control slider (KS35178B, KS34178B). the glass shelf • Check that the door is closed properly and seals properly.
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OTHER Problem Cause/Solution Door does not You are trying to open the appliance’s door just after you have closed open easily. the door. Then opening the door is difficult. When you open the door, cold air escapes from the appliance and is replaced by warm air from the surroundings.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS Disposal of packaging and appliance This appliance is made from sustainable materials. This appliance must be disposed of in a responsible manner at the end of its service life. Contact the local authorities for information about the method. See also the chapter ‘Disposal’...
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The instructions for use can also be found on our website: www.atag.nl www.atag.be en (03-19)