KitchenAid KCVWX 20900L User Manual
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Instructions for use
Before using the appliance 4
Safeguarding the environment 4
Precautions and general recommendations 6
Main characteristics 7
Main components 7
Electronic Control 8
Main control panel 8
Turning on and off 10
How to adjust the temperature to suit various needs 11
Information and malfunction signals on the display 11
Customization and Language Settings 12
Special functions activated through the Menu 13
Basic settings of the Menu 15
Internal Layout (positioning, adjustment, removal) 18
Lighting 18
Use of the Multi-temperature compartment 19
Conservation of wines - General directions 19
Conservation of wines - Wine conservation temperature 20
Conservation of wines - Time of conservation 21
Conservation of wines - Consumption temperature 21
Conservation of wines - Positioning of bottles 22
Recommendations for conserving fresh food 23
Recommendations for conserving frozen food 23
Recommended times for food conservation 24
Care and Cleaning 26
Cleaning the ventilation grille, filter and condenser 26
Troubleshooting guide 27
Malfunction indications appearing on the display 28
After-Sales Service 29
Menu Map - Functions 30
Menu Map - Settings 31
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• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a
description of the product and useful advice.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly. Any
damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance.
2. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully
efficient.
3. Installation and the electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified technician according to the
manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with the local safety regulations.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
Before using the appliance
1. Packing
The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the recycling symbol . For disposal, comply with
the local regulations. Keep the packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of
children, as they are a potential source of danger.
2. Scrapping/Disposal
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material.
This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring the correct disposal of this appliance, you can help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the environment and the health of persons.
The symbol on the appliance, or on the accompanying documents, indicates that this appliance should
not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to a special collection centre for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and
shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside and become trapped.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a special collection
centre; do not leave the appliance unattended even for a few days, since it is a potential source of danger
for children.
For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, contact your competent
local office, the household waste collection service or the shop where you purchased the appliance.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs. The refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or R600a (HC) (see
the rating plate inside the appliance).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a natural gas without environmental impact, but is
flammable. Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes are not damaged.
This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the refrigerant gas
is inside a hermetically sealed system.
Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming Potential of (GWP) 1300.
Safeguarding the environment
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Declaration of conformity
• This appliance has been designed for preserving food and is manufactured in compliance with
Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.
• This appliance has been designed, manufactured and marketed in compliance with:
- safety objectives of the "Low Voltage" Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and
subsequent amendments);
- the protection requirements of Directive "EMC" 2004/108/EC.
Electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an approved
earthing system.
Safeguarding the environment
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INSTALLATION
• The appliance must be handled and installed by two
or more persons.
• Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet)
when moving the appliance.
• During installation, make sure the appliance does
not damage the power cable.
• Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source.
• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on
both sides and above the appliance and follow the
installation instructions.
• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit
pipes.
• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in a place suitable for
its size and use.
• Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated
place. The appliance is arranged for operation in
places where the temperature comes within the
following ranges, according to the climatic class
given on the rating plate. The appliance may not
work properly if it is left for a long time at a
temperature outside the specified range.
• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating plate
corresponds to that of your home.
• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension cords.
• For the water connection, use the pipe supplied
with the new appliance; do not reuse that of the
previous appliance.
• Power cable modification or replacement must only
be carried out by qualified personnel or by
Aftersales Service.
• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from
the power supply by unplugging it or by means of a
mains two-pole switch installed upstream of the
socket.
SAFETY
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or gas
in the vicinity of this or other electrical appliances.
The fumes can cause fires or explosions.
• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical means
other than those recommended by the Manufacturer
to speed up the defrost process.
• Do not use or place electrical devices inside the
appliance compartments if they are not of the type
expressly authorised by the Manufacturer.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped and
suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide
inside the appliance.
• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice
packs (in some models).
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after
taking them out of the freezer since they may cause
cold burns.
USE
• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning
operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it
from the power supply.
• All appliances equipped with an automatic
icemaker and water dispenser must be connected to
a water supply that only delivers drinking water
(with mains water pressure of between 0.17 and
0.81 Mpa (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Automatic ice-makers
and/or water dispensers not directly connected to
the water supply must be filled with drinking water
only.
• Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing
fresh food and the freezer compartment only for
storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making
ice cubes.
• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the
freezer compartment since they may break.
• Avoid storing unwrapped food in direct contact
with internal surfaces of the refrigerator or freezer
compartments.
The Manufacturer declines any liability if the
above advice and precautions are not respected.
Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100
T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110
Precautions and general recommendations
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• Exclusive design
• The triple refrigeration system and efficient
separation of the internal compartments ensure
optimum storage conditions in every compartment
• Electronic control ensures the temperature and
humidity levels are constantly maintained at the
level selected by the user
• The dual compressor enables independent
management of the set temperature and humidity
for each of the three compartments: Cantina, Wine
Cellar and Multi-temperature
• The latter compartment has three different function
modes: freezer, refrigerator and Dynamic 0°
compartment
• Free-standing or built-in installation
• An interactive menu allows personalized
management of the appliance functions and display
of messages pertaining to operation
• Optimization of consumption during holidays/
prolonged disuse
• Stainless steel surfaces with quality aluminium
trims
• Patented hinge system enables automatic door
closure
• Multi-temperature drawer with soft-close system
• Spot lighting with LED system
• Anti-tipping system with brackets for fixture to
wall.
Main characteristics
1Wine Cellar and TriMode
control panels with Menu
2Sliding bottle shelfs, mounted
on wheels for easy extraction
3Cantina area control panel
4Wine Cellar
5Multi-temperature drawer, can
operate as Freezer,
Refrigerator or Dynamic 0°
compartment
6Temperature display
7Acoustic signals
8Innovative lighting
9Automatic door and drawer
closure
Cantina
Wine Cellar
Main components
Multi-temperature
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The innovative electronic control system maintains a constant temperature in the three compartments, with
temperature display on the control panel. It also allows user interaction with the control system through
custom setting of the different functions and the emission of audible and/or visible alarms in the event of
appliance malfunctions.
Electronic control
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Main control panel
Unit Allows complete shutdown and start-up of the appliance (press for
three seconds).
Cantina Allows the Cantina compartment alone to be switched on or off (press
for 3 seconds)
Menu Allows access to the appliance functions menu.
Up/down
Wine Cellar
Using the Up and Down buttons, it is possible to change the set
temperature of the refrigerator and scroll through the interactive menu.
Display Displays the temperature of the Wine Cellar and Multi-temperature
compartments, the date and time, Menu functions and visual messages.
Up/Down
(TriMode)
By selecting Up/Down the preset temperature can be changed
according to the selected function mode (freezer, refrigerator, Dynamic
0°).
Enter Confirms activation or deactivation of the selections made in the
Menu.
Alarm Allows activating or deactivating the automatic ice production.
Light
Allows illumination of the Wine Cellar and Cantina compartments also
when the door is closed. Once activated, the light of the top
compartment will automatically shut off after 6 hours.
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Main control panel
햻Display Shows the temperature of the Wine Cellar compartment.
햽Up/Down
Wine Cellar
Using the Up and Down keys, it is possible to change the set
temperature for the Cantina compartment.
햾Wine Cellar Allows switching on and off only the Wine Cellar compartment on or
off (press for three seconds).
햿Humidity Allows adjustment of humidity inside the Wine Cellar compartment,
with the choice of three settings: High (HI), Medium (A), Low (LO).
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Turning on and off
First start-up
When the appliance is connected to the electrical
power supply but has not yet been turned on, the
display shows the message
This is a safety message to warn that power is
supplied to the appliance, while all of the keys on
the panel are off.
To switch on all the appliance compartments, press
the Unit button for three seconds.
Turning off the Wine Cellar compartment
Once you have turned on all of the compartments
of the appliance, you can turn off only the wine
cellar compartment by pressing the relevant key for
three seconds.
The Multi-temperature compartment is always on
and cannot be turned off except by completely
turning off the appliance.
Turning the Wine Cellar compartment on
again
Press again for three seconds the relevant key.
Complete shutdown
To shut down the unit completely for cleaning or
maintenance, press the Unit key for three
seconds.
Also take the plug out of the socket and turn off the
omnipolar switch that powers it.
Lengthy shutdown periods
After you have completely shut down the appliance
and unplugged it, empty it of all its contents, clean
it and dry it. Leave the doors and the drawers ajar
to prevent the formation of unpleasant odours.
To prevent accidental modification of settings,
the keypad locks automatically after a certain
period of time and the display shows the
message “keypad locked”. To re-activate it,
simultaneously press the keys Menu and
Up/Down (Down) for three seconds.
At the first start-up, if the message Standby
does not appear, it means that the appliance has
already started the cooling process. If this is the
case, deactivate any possible acoustic signals by
pressing the Alarm key , close the door and
wait until the set temperature is reached.
During the first start-up, you will not be able to
use the Menu to modify factory settings until the
default temperature has been reached. It is
however possible to set the time and date
immediately; these parameters are required to
activate some of the special functions.
If only the Cantina or Wine Cellar compartment
is turned off, the corresponding fan will
continue to run independently to prevent the
formation of unpleasant odours and mould.
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How to adjust the temperature for suit various needs
To adjust the temperature in the various
compartments, use the up/down keyTo adjust the
temperature in the various compartments, use the
up/down key for that compartment.
If the “keypad locked” message appear,
simultaneously press the keys Menu e
Up/Down for 3 seconds.
Wines compartment
Each model has been carefully tested before
leaving the factory and is adjusted so as to ensure
high performance and low consumption.
The ideal temperature for wine conservation does
however depend on the types of wine you want to
conserve, the method of conservation (Wine Cellar
for conservation and consumption, or Cantina for
the conservation and aging of prized bottles).
It also varies according to personal taste.
Please refer to the guide on wine conservation
included further ahead in this manual.
As needed, you can reset the temperatures as
follows:
- Cantina Compartment:
from +10° C to +18° C (from 50° F to 53.6° F).
The default temperature is +12° C (53.6° F).
- Wine Cellar compartment:
from +4° C to +12° C (from 39.2° F to 53.6° F).
The default temperature is +10° C (50° F).
Multi-temperature compartment
The Multi-temperature compartment is default set
to freezer mode but it can also be set to run as a
refrigerator or Dynamic 0° compartment.
Instructions for conversion are provided in the
paragraph on special functions and settings.
As needed, you can reset the temperatures as
follows:
- Freezer compartment: from -15° C to -22° C
(from 5° F to -7.6° F).
The default temperature, which is recommended, is
-18° (0° F)
- Refrigerator compartment: from +2° C to +8° C
(from 35.6° F to 46.4° F).
The default temperature, which is recommended, is
+5° C (41° F).
- Dynamic 0° compartment: from -2° C to +2° C
(from 28.4° F to 35.6° F).
The default temperature, which is recommended, is
0° C (32° F).
If the “keypad locked” message appear,
simultaneously press the keys Menu and
Up/Down (Down) for 3 seconds.
The displayed temperature may vary slightly
with respect to the set temperature if the doors
are continuously opened or insertion of room
temperature food or large quantities of food.
It takes 6 to 12 hours to reach the selected
temperature.
An integrated control system provides information through luminous signals or text messages shown on the
display.
The information signal is always displayed with a fixed text message, while a malfunction signal is shown
with blinking text.
The acoustic signal that accompanies some malfunction signals can be deactivated by pressing the Alarm
key on the main control panel.
The list of malfunction signals is located in the back of this manual.
Information and malfunction signals on the display
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Customization and Language Settings
It is possible to customized the functions of your
Vertigo to adapt it to diverse usage needs, resetting
the main parameters (Settings) or activating special
functions (Functions).
Functions are visualized on the main display by
pressing the Menu button .
The Up/Down buttons permit scrolling the
available functions, which can be selected by
pressing the Enter button . The display
visualizes the current functioning status.
Using the Up/Down buttons , it is also possible
to scroll through the selected function, activating or
deactivating by pressing the Enter button .
Once the function is confirmed, the display will
automatically visualize the main menu to select
other functions.
At any time it is possible to return to the previous
selection through the Menu button .
The language of the messages appearing on the
display can be changed by operating as follows:
Enter the Menu by pressing the Menu button
select Settings via the Up/Down buttons and
confirm via Enter .
Then select the Language function and the desired
language.
To prevent accidental modification of settings,
the keypad locks automatically after a certain
period of time and the display shows the message
“keypad locked”.
To re-activate it, simultaneously press the keys
Menu and Up/Down (Down) for at least
three seconds.
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To use special functions, select the Menu key and use the Up/Down
key to access the menu, confirming the selection .
Shopping TriMode
The function must be activated at least 24 hours before placing room-temperature food in the Multi-
temperature drawer, or a few hours before storing frozen food the temperature of which has risen slightly.
When the set operation time for the function has elapsed, the function is automatically deactivated.
The function can be programmed in advance. After a prolonged power
cut, the function has to be activated again. It can be programmed from 1 to 12 hours in advance.
How to activate
How to deactivate
How to program timed activation
Vacation TriMode
The function (recommended in the case of prolonged absence since it enables considerable energy savings)
takes the temperature of the Multi-temperature compartment to -18°C (46.4°F) if the compartment is set to
operate as a Freezer and to +14°C (57.2°F) if the compartment is set to operate as a refrigerator. The
function cannot be activated if the compartment is set to Dynamic 0°. The function remains in operation
even in the event of a prolonged power cut. It can be programmed to operate for a period from 1 to 90
days.
How to activate
How to deactivate upon re-entry
How to program the duration
Special functions activated through the Menu
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Bottle Cooler
This function can be activated when it is necessary to cool off beverages quickly, by placing them inside
the freezer compartment.
It is possible to select a duration of 1 to 45 minutes. A sound signal will indicated when the optimal
temperature has been reached.
After removing the beverages, deactivate the sound signal by pressing the Alarm button .
How to activate
How to deactivate
How to program the duration
Sabbath Mode (Optional)
The function makes it possible to comply to certain religious observances requiring that the operation of
the appliance is not affected by the opening or closing of the doors (the thermostatic control, the inner
lighting and the ice maker are deactivated).
How to activate
How to deactivate
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Select the Menu button and used the Up/Down button to select .
Multi-temperature Options
The freezer compartment can, if required, be converted to the refrigeration o Dynamic 0° operating mode.
How to set the Fridge function
How to set the Dynamic 0° function
How to revert to the Freezer function
Default Setting
This offers the possibility to reset default factory settings and cancels any previous changes.
How to reset default settings
ATTENTION: If the default settings are restored, it is necessary to reactivate the choice of operation
of the Multi-temperature compartment in case it was previously set as Fridge or Dynamic 0°.
Set Date
The display will visualize the date in the format dd:mm:yy (day:month:year), the day will blink. Use the
Up/Down buttons to modify the setting, confirm with Enter to go on to the next setting; once the
year is confirmed the date will be set.
How to set the date
Basic settings of the Menu
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Show Date
Using this function it is possible to deactivate/activate the date visualization on the display.
How to activate the date
How to deactivate the date
Set Time
The display visualizes the hours and minutes in the format hh:mm and with hh: blinking. Use the Up/Down
buttons to modify the setting and then confirm by pressing Enter to go on to the next setting.
Once the minutes are confirmed, the time will be set.
How to set the time
Set 12/24
This function selects the display at 12 or 24 h.
How to set the display to 12 h
How to set the display to 24 h
Show Time
Through this function it is possible to activate/deactivate the constant visualization of the time.
How to activate the permanent time
How to deactivate
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Language
The function allows selection of the language for the display messages.
Italian
English
French
German
Spanish
Set °C/°F
This function permits visualizing the temperature in Centigrade or Fahrenheit degrees. Normally, the
appliance is set for visualization in centigrade degrees.
How to set the temperature in Centigrade
How to set the temperature in Fahrenheit
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Internal Layout (positioning, adjustment, removal)
Wine shelf
The shelves can be easily removed for cleaning.
Remove the bottles, completely extract the shelf,
tilt it upward until the wheels are free of their seat
and extract it.
Multi-temperature drawer
Fixed to the slide guides with two locking nuts
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to remove the drawer, unscrew the locking nuts
and remove the drawer.
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to remove the inner Multi-temperature drawer
unscrew the locking nuts.
Lighting
To provide optimum interior lighting, LED strips
illuminate the refrigerator compartment from the
top and sets of LED lights directly illuminate
different areas of the refrigerator compartment, of
the Dynamic 0° drawers and the freezer drawer.
In case of malfunction and/or failure of the lighting
system, you should contact an authorized Service
Agent.
Once activated, the light of the top compartment
will automatically shut off after 6 hours.
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Use of the Multi-temperature compartment
The Multi-temperature compartment, used in
conjunction with the Wine Cellar and Cantina
compartment, allows great flexibility in the use of
the appliance.
Some possible uses:
Freezer mode
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Liquors, such as vodka, gin, tequila, schnapps,
limoncello and the glasses to serve them
•
Rapid cooling of beverages, by activating the
bottle cooler function
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Storage of large amounts of ice.
Refrigerator mode
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As expansion of the Wine Cellar or of the
Cantina
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For refrigeration of beer and soft drinks
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For storage of cold dishes and snacks.
Cooler mode
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For conservation of ham, salmon
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gourmet preparations.
It comes without saying that, the compartment can
be used in a traditional manner. Suggestions and
instructions are provided to offer you best
conservation of your food over time in complete
safety.
Conservation of wines - General directions
As is known, wine can be stored for long periods of
time if this is done under the following conditions:
• Suitable temperature without appreciable variations
over time
• Controlled level of humidity
• Protection from light
• Absence of noise and vibrations
• Absence of odours
• Bottle kept horizontal.
All of these conditions are fully met in the
KitchenAid Wine Cellar.
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Conservation of wines - Conservation temperature
The space offered by the Wine Cellar and Cantina
compartments, which can be expanded as necessary
by using the Multi-temperature compartment as a
wine cellar, allows conservation of your best wines
at three different temperatures.
The three compartments are initially set to the
following temperatures:
Cantina compartment
+12° C (53.6° F) - adjustable from +4° C to +18° C
(from 39,2° F to 64,4° F)
Wine Cellar compartment
+10° C (50° F) - adjustable from +4° C to +18° C
(from 39,2° F to 64,4° F)
Multi-temperature drawer
-18° (0° F) - adjustable from -15° C to -22° C
(from 5° F to -7.6° F) (freezer mode)
To transform the Multi-temperature compartment
into a wine cellar space, you must access the Menu,
set it as a refrigerator compartment, and adjust it to
a temperature between +4° C and +8° C (from
39.2° F to 46.4° F).
All the temperatures can be modified according to
the characteristics of the wines and personal
preferences. However, you should attempt to keep
the temperature as constant as possible over time.
Rapid and large-scale temperature variations can in
fact cause dilation of the liquid and early aging of
the wine.
You should also avoid very low temperatures
(below 4° C - 39.2° F ) which may lead to the
formation of deposits and damage the aesthetic
qualities of the wine.
All the compartments offer optimal conditions and
take into account all these needs. It should however
be noted that the Cantina compartment, in
particular, is thermostatically controlled in a very
precise manner and ensures the utmost care and
attention over time of your most prized bottles.
Cantina
Wine Cellar
Models with Cantina and Wine Cellar
Models with Wine Cellar
Multi-temperature
Wine Cellar
Multi-temperature
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Improvement of wine over time and its duration usually depends on the character of the variety and its
type.
The following chart shows the best period of conservation and aging for various types in ideal conservation
conditions offered by your appliance. However, you should always follow the instructions of the
winemaker, especially for fine wines.
Conservation of wines - Time of conservation
TYPE OF WINE CONSERVATION
TEMPERATURE
TIME OF
CONSERVATION
New wines (Vin Nouveau) from 12° to 14° C 6 months
Sweet sparkling wines from 8° to 10° C 1 year
Rosé from 10° to 14° C 1 year
Semi-sparkling wines from 10° to 12° C 1 - 2 years
Normal white wines from 10° to 14° C 1 - 2 years
Light red wines from 12° to 14° C 2 years
Dry sparkling wines from 8° to 10° C 2 years
Classic sparkling wines from 8° to 10° C 3 - 4 years
Barrique and Vigorous white wines from 8° to 12° C 3 - 5 years
Normal red wines from 14° to 16° C 3 - 5 years
Barrique and Vigorous red wines from 14° to 18° C 7 - 10 years
Straw wines or Liquorous wines from 16° to 18° C 10 - 15 years
Conservation of wines - Consumption temperature
As a general rule, white wines should be served at
a temperature between 10 and 12° C (50 and
53,6°F) and red wines between 12 and 14° C (53,6
and 57,2°F).
Some wines may however be best enjoyed at
higher or lower temperatures.
You should also keep in mind that, during the
summer, wine is generally enjoyed at lower
temperatures than during the winter.
You should also consider the following:
White wines
White wines are normally not served at high
temperatures, since they are generally more acidic
that red wines and not very tannic. Therefore they
are more enjoyable at low temperatures.
It is preferable to serve these wines between 10° C
and 14° C (50°F and 57,2°F). Young, fresh and
aromatic wines can also be served at 10° C (50°F),
while less aromatic ones are served at 12° C
(53,6°F).
Temperatures between 12° C and 14° C (53,6°F
and 57,2°F) are for soft, mature white wines that
have been aged for some years in the bottle.
Higher temperatures would favour the exaltation of
the sweet character of the wine, at the expense of
the acidity and flavour, which are considered
pleasant and desirable characteristics of this type of
wine.
Rosé
Rosé wine is served at the same temperature as
white wines. It should be noted that these wines
may include a certain amount of tannin and may
therefore be preferable at higher temperatures.
Therefore, they are served between 10° C and 12°
C (50°F and 53,6°F), if young and fresh, and
between 12° C and 14° C (53,6°F and 57,2°F) if
robust and mature.
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Conservation of wines - Consumption temperature
New wines (Vin Nouveau)
Due to the special processing they undergo, new
vintage wines contain a low tannin content and are
therefore more enjoyable if served between 12° C
and 14° C (53,6 and 57,2°F).
Red wines
Since they contain more tannin and are less acidic,
red wines are normally served at higher
temperatures.
Younger wines with less tannin are normally served
between 14° C and 16° C (57,2 and 60,8°F), while
more full-bodied ones that are more tannic may be
served at up to 18° C (64,4°F). Some wines that
have aged for years in the bottle, still full-bodies
and tannic, may be served at 18°C (64,4°F) or even
20° C (68°F).
Young red wines with little tannin and slightly
structured may be enjoyable at lower temperatures,
between 12° C and 14° C (53,6 and 57,2°F).
Sparkling wines
It is difficult to provide instructions to cover the
wide variety of sparkling wines in available.
As a general rule, sweeter and more aromatic
sparkling wines should be served at lower
temperatures, down to 8° C (46,4°F), whereas more
tannic sparkling wines may be served at higher
temperatures, up to 14° C (57,2°F).
Dry sparkling wines are usually served between 8°
C and 10° C (46,4 and 50°F).
“Classic” sparkling wines are normally served at
these temperatures, which may be as high as 12° C
(53,6°F) for sparkling wines that have been aged
for some time.
It is however advisable, especially for finer wines,
to follow the suggestions and recommendations of
the winemaker on the bottle.
Liqueur and straw wines
These types of wines can be served at temperatures
between 16° C and 18° C (60,8 and 64,4°F),
depending on personal tastes, to attenuate the sweet
taste of straw wines, it can also be served at 10° C
(50°F).
Conservation of wines - Positioning of bottles
The sliding shelves are made of wood and shaped
to accommodate traditional, standard shaped bottles
as well as more modern designs. Whether your
wine collection comprises fine standard bottles or
small quarter-bottles, they will all be comfortably
accommodated here.
Magnum bottles can also fit in the cooler by simply
removing the shelf immediately above. In the event
the Multi-temperature compartment is also used as
a Wine Cellar, the bottles can be stored standing in
a steady upright position, ensuring they do not
touch. A special accessory can be ordered to
prevent bottles touching.
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Recommendations for conserving fresh food
Vegetables Wash vegetables in cold water and dry well. Place vegetables in vacuum packed
containers, plastic containers or vegetable bags.
Fruit Wash and dry fresh fruit. Pack very aromatic fruit in plastic bags. Fruit
should be placed in the Dynamic 0° compartment on low humidity.
Packaged meat Place in the refrigerator in its original packaging.
After opening, wrap the remaining food in plastic bags or aluminium foil.
Fresh meat, fish
and poultry
Remove the original packaging, then place in plastic bags or containers and
immediately place back in the refrigerator.
Eggs Place the eggs in their package or container into the refrigerator without washing them.
Check the expiration date and use the eggs within two weeks of purchasing.
Milk, cream and
fresh cheeses
These should be kept in their original closed packaging. Place these on refrigerator
shelves and consume them within five days of purchase.
Cheeses Place these in the refrigerator in their original packaging. Once opened, close them
hermetically in plastic bags or aluminium foil.
Leftovers Let these cool off and cover hermetically with aluminium foil or place in sealed
containers to prevent drying and release of odours.
Recommendations for conserving frozen food
Frozen foods
Place foods in plastic bags for the freezer.
These bags must be hermetically sealed against air and humidity.
Do not refreeze defrosted meat.
After a prolonged power outage, when the
power comes back on, a sound signal will let you
know that the temperature is above what is best
suited for conservation.
These temperatures are shown for one minute
on the display. This makes its possible for the
user to decide how best to use the conserved
foods.
After one minute, the displays will start working
normally again, while the Alarm key will
continue to flash. Touch the Alarm key to
again view the highest recorded temperatures.
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Fresh foods Conservation area Time
Raw meats
Large cuts Dynamic 0° Compartment 4 days
Steaks, poultry and wild game Dynamic 0° Compartment 3 days
Ground meat Dynamic 0° Compartment 1-2 days
Carpaccio Dynamic 0° Compartment Immediately
Cooked meat
Boiled meat and roasted meat Refrigerator Compartment 2 days
Meat sauce Refrigerator Compartment 6 days
Raw and cooked fish Dynamic 0° Compartment 2 days
Soups and broths Refrigerator Compartment 2 days
Pasta Refrigerator Compartment 2 days
Opened cold cuts Refrigerator Compartment 3 days
Fresh cheeses Refrigerator Compartment 2-3 days
Well protected aged cheeses Refrigerator Compartment Several months
Eggs (fresh and unwashed) Refrigerator Compartment 15 days
Opened containers Refrigerator Compartment 2-3 days
Raw vegetables (in perforated bags) Refrigerator Compartment 3-6 days
Recommended times for food conservation
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Frozen foods Conservation area Time
Beef, veal, lamb and goat Freezer Compartment (steaks) 6-12 months
Beef, veal, lamb and goat Freezer Compartment (Meat with bone) 4-6 months
Ground beef Freezer Compartment 1-2 months
Pork Freezer Compartment (Without bone) 4-6 months
Pork Freezer Compartment (With bone) 2-3 months
Ground pork Freezer Compartment 1-2 months
Meat leftovers Freezer Compartment 2-3 months
Whole chicken and turkey Freezer Compartment 8-12 months
Goose, duck and pheasant Freezer Compartment 4-8 months
Fish Freezer Compartment 1-2 months
Crustaceans Freezer Compartment 2-3 months
Cooked foods Freezer Compartment 1-2 months
Vegetables Freezer Compartment 8-12 months
Fruit Freezer Compartment 6-12 months
Desserts and cakes Freezer Compartment 2-3 months
Recommended times for food conservation
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Care and Cleaning
To clean the parts in steel use a microfiber cloth
and the sponge provided in the kit with the
appliance.
Always use the cloth and sponge in the direction of
the steel’s satin finish.
Every now and then, to make to steel shiny, wipe
with a slightly damp microfiber cloth.
Do not use the sponge on aluminium parts, such as
the handles and the profiles of the glass shelves.
You should use special care to keep free of
obstructions the ventilation openings in the
appliance or in the cabinet that houses it.
Scrupulously follow the detailed directions that
can be found in the provided kit and never use
abrasive or metallic products which could
scratch and damage the satin finishing on the
appliance permanently.
Before performing any sort of cleaning,
disconnect the appliance from the electrical
power supply. Make sure you do not damage the
refrigerant circuit in any way.
Clean the internal and removable parts by washing
them with a solution of lukewarm water, a small
amount of dishwashing detergent and a pinch of
baking soda.
Rinse and dry right away.
Do not use mechanical devices or other methods to
speed up defrosting.
Do not use water on the electrical parts, lights
and control panel.
Do not bring cold glass parts into contact with
boiling water.
Do not wash any parts of the refrigerator in a
dishwashing machine since this could damage or
irreparably deform the parts.
Behind the front ventilation grille (at the bottom of
the appliance) is a sponge filter which protects the
ventilation system from dust. To clean it, use a
vacuum cleaner on maximum suction with a soft
brush attachment, passing it over the slats of the
grille. If there is a heavy build-up of dust, the air
vent can be removed to allow more thorough
cleaning of the filter. In this case, check the
condition of the finned condenser and clean it too if
necessary.
Proceed as follows:
Switch off the appliance by pressing Unit on
the main control panel for around 3 seconds.
Unscrew the ventilation grille in the plinth and
remove it.
Clean the ventilation grille and filter thoroughly
with a vacuum cleaner.
Wait for approximately 30 minutes to allow the
condenser to reach ambient temperature.
Clean the condenser thoroughly to remove all
traces of dust, as shown in the figure, taking care
not to damage it. Switch the appliance back on by
pressing the Unit button again for
approximately 3 seconds.
The fins on the condenser are sharp, use suitable
protective clothing on hands and arms to clean
the condenser safely.
Internal cleaning
Cleaning the ventilation grille, filter and condenser
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Troubleshooting guide
If you notice malfunctions in your appliance, use this guide before calling Service. This guide may help
you resolve the problem yourself or could provide important information to ensure rapid and effective
service.
Malfunction
message
A malfunction is usually indicated on the display.
Problems that cannot be resolved by the user are signalled through a malfunction
code.
The appliance does
not work
Is the appliance connected to the electrical power supply?
Does electrical power arrive at the electrical socket?
Is the Unit key activated?
Is the condenser clean?
The internal
temperatures are
higher than normal
Does the display show a malfunction code?
Is the temperature adjusted correctly?
Is the condenser clean?
Were the doors or drawers open for a long period of time?
Were large quantities of food recently inserted?
The appliance
remains in function
for a long time
period
Bear in mind that during a very hot weather and with very high temperatures in
the room it is normal that the compressor remains in operation for prolonged
periods of time.
Were the doors or drawers open for a long period of time?
Were large quantities of food recently inserted?
Is the condenser clean?
Check that the doors are closed and that the food or containers do not obstruct the
perfect closure of the door.
If you hear strange
noises
It is normal to hear noise from the fans or compressors during the defrost phase.
Noise could be louder depending on the position of the appliance and the
surrounding environment.
Condensation forms
both inside and out
If the climate is very humid, the formation of condensation is normal.
Opening the door or drawers for prolonged periods of time can contribute to the
formation of condensation.
In any case, make sure that the doors are always perfectly closed.
The Refrigerator or
Freezer has frost or
ice
Did you leave the doors open for a long period of time?
Do the doors close perfectly?
If the doors do not close perfectly, contact your installer.
Unpleasant odours
inside the
refrigerator
Clean the appliance completely as indicated in this manual.
Hermetically cover all the food. Do not conserve food for prolonged periods of
time.
The doors are
difficult to open
The appliance was designed to permit hermetic closure.
When the door is closed, a vacuum situation can occur: in this case it is necessary
to wait a few seconds until the pressure balances before opening the door.
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Malfunction indications appearing on the display
Display message Malfunction description
Power Failure
Prolonged interruption of electrical power
The appliance starts up again automatically and indicates the highest recorded
temperatures
Door open Door open
this message appears few minutes from the door opening
Drawer open Drawer open
this message appears few minutes from the drawer opening
Cellar too warm Cellar (Wine Cellar) compartment too warm
See the troubleshooting guide
Cellar too cold Cellar (Wine Cellar) compartment too cold
Wait 12 hours. If the problem persists, contact Customer Care
Cantina too
warm
Cantina compartment too warm
See the troubleshooting guide
Cantina too cold Cantina compartment too warm
Wait 12 hours. If the problem persists, contact Customer Care
Fridge too warm Multi-temperature compartment (refrigerator mode) too warm
See the troubleshooting guide
Fridge too cold Multi-temperature compartment (refrigerator mode) too cold
Wait 12 hours. If the problem persists, contact Customer Care
Cooler too
warm
Multi-temperature compartment (Dynamic 0° mode) too warm
See the troubleshooting guide
Cooler too cold Multi-temperature compartment (Dynamic 0° mode) too cold
Wait 12 hours. If the problem persists, contact Customer Care
Freezer too
warm
Multi-temperature compartment (freezer mode) too warm
See the troubleshooting guide
Freezer too cold Multi-temperature compartment (freezer mode) too cold
Wait 12 hours. If the problem persists, contact Customer Care
Error Code...
Functional problems
call Customer Care who may help you to salve the problem or put you in contact with
the nearest Service Agent
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Before contacting the KitchenAid After-Sales
Service:
1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with
the help of the Trouble-shooting guide.
2. Switch the appliance off and then on again to
check if the problem has been eliminated. If it has
not, switch off the appliance again and repeat the
operation after one hour.
3. If the problem persists after this course of action,
contact After-sales Service.
Specify:
• the type of fault
• the appliance model
• The Service number (the number after the word
SERVICE on the rating plate inside the
appliance)
• Your full address
• Your telephone number and area code
Note:
The direction of door opening can be changed. If
this operation is performed by After-sales
Service it is not covered by the warranty.
After-Sales Service
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Menu Map - Functions
Dual Zone Off
Dual Zone
Dual Zone On
Shopping TriMode Off
Shopping ON/OFF
Shopping TriMode Shopping TriMode On
Shopping Time Set Hours: 1
Vacation TriMode Off
FUNCTIONS Vacation ON/OFF
Vacation TriMode Vacation TriMode On
Vacation Time Set Days: 1
Set Cooling Time Set Time: 20 min
Bottle Cooler Cooler Bottiglie Off
Cooler ON/OFF
Bottle Cooler On
Sabbath Mode Off
Set Sabbath Mode
Sabbath Mode On
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Menu Map - Settings
Freezer
TriMode Options Fresco
Fridge
Default Setting Enter to Confirm
Set Date DATE: 01-01-2009
Date DATE: 01-01-2009 On
Show Date
DATE: 01-01-2009 Off
Set Time TIME: 01:01
TIME: 01:01 On
SETTINGS Time Show Time
TIME: 01:01 Off
Set: 24
Set View
Set: 12
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