KitchenAid KCBPZ 18120.1 Daily Reference Guide

Brand: KitchenAid

Model: KCBPZ 18120.1

Category: Side-by-side fridge-freezers

Type: Daily Reference Guide

Product sheet

Quick Guide

Carefully read the user handbook provided before using the appliance.

Freezer Compartment

1. Control panel

2. LED’s lighting

3. Ice tray

4. Shock Freeze compartment

5. Drawer divider

6. Bottle rack

7. Glass shelves

8. Rating plate with commercial name

9. Area for freezing fresh food or to store frozen

food

10. Area for storing frozen foods

11. Door seal

Note: All shelves, drawers and aps are

removable.

The ideal food storage temperatures are already

factory-set.

The characteristics, technical data and images

may vary according to the model.

HOW TO START THE APPLIANCE

After plugging the appliance to the mains, it starts

the operation automatically. After starting the

appliance, wait at least 4-6 hours before placing

food into the appliance.

When the appliance is connected to the power

supply, the display lights up and all the icons

appear on the display for approximately 1

second. The default (factory) values of the fridge

compartment settings light-up.

Control panel

On/Stand-by

To put the product in Stand-by, press and hold the

button for 3 seconds.

All the icons turn o except On/Standby indicator.

To reactivate the appliance press once (briey)

this button.

Note: this operation does not disconnect the

appliance from the power supply.

Temperature display

The display can show either the temperature in

the freezer compartment (between -16°C and

-24°C).

Stop Alarm

Press in case of alarm to mute the acoustic alarm

Freezer compartment temperature

A dierent temperature can be set using the

“Temperature” button. The storage temperature

can be changed by -1°C with each pressure of

the button: the value changes cyclically between

-16°C and -24°C.

Fast Freeze

Long-press the “Freezer” button for 3 seconds

24 hours before placing large amounts of food in

the freezer compartment. When the function is

activated, the symbol

lights up.

This function is automatically deactivated after

50 hours. To speed up freezing times, the bottom

drawer can be removed and food placed directly

on the bottom of the compartment.

Shock Freeze and Fast Freeze functions can’t be

both active at the same time.

Note: food to be frozen must not be touching

already frozen food.

SHOCK FREEZE button

Shock Freeze function

Press to activate/deactivate the Shock Freeze

function (see the Instructions for Use). The

function switches o automatically after about

4-5 hours. Shock Freeze and Fast Freezing

functions can’t be both active at the same time.

OPT TARIFF (NIGHT TIME RATE) button

Press to activate/deactivate the Opt Tari

function. The Opt Tari function enables

appliance energy consumption to be

concentrated in the reduced rate hours, generally

at night (see the Instructions for Use).

ProFreeze technology

ProFreeze technology automatically works to

ensure the optimal conditions to preserve the

stored food.

What to do if… Possible causes Solutions

The control panel

is switched o, the

appliance does not

work.

The appliance could be in On/

Standby mode.

There may be a problem

with the power supply to the

appliance.

Activate the appliance with the On/

Standby button. Make sure:

- there is no power cut

- the plug is properly inserted in

the socket and that any double-

pole mains switch is in the correct

position (i.e. allowing the appliance

to be powered)

- the household electrical system

protection devices are in good

working order

- the power supply cable is not

damaged.

The inside light does

not work.

The light may need replacing. Models with LED lights: contact the

authorised Service Centre.

The appliance could be in On/

Standby mode.

Activate the appliance with the On/

Standby button.

The temperature inside

the compartments is

not low enough.

There could be various causes

(see “Solutions”).

Make sure:

- the doors close properly

- the appliance is not installed near a

heat source

- the set temperature is adequate

- the air circulation through the

vents at the bottom of the

appliance is not obstructed.

The Black Out Alarm

icon remains on, the

Alarm indicator blinks

and the Temperature

display (°C) blinks,

showing the maximum

temperature reached

during blackout.

Prolonged power failure, able to

cause the inside temperature to

increase to 0°C.

Press the Stop Alarm button

the acoustical alarm stops, the

Temperature Display (°C) blinks and

the Alarm Indicator remains on until a

temperature < -10°C is reached.

The front edge of the

appliance, at the door

striker seal, is hot.

This is not a defect. It prevents

condensation.

No solution is necessary.

What to do if… Possible causes Solutions

The red led

ashes

and an acoustic signal

sounds.

Door open alarm

Activates when the freezer

compartment door has

remained open for more than 2

minutes.

Close the door or press the Stop Alarm

to mute the acoustical alarm.

The red led

ashes,

an acoustic signal

sounds and the symbol

is displayed.

Blackout alarm

Activates when a prolonged

power cut causes the freezer

compartment temperature to

rise.

Note: a dierent product

temperature cannot be set

until the blackout alarm is

deactivated.

Before deactivating the acoustic

signal, it is advisable to pay attention

to the temperature shown on the

temperature display, corresponding

to the highest temperature reached

in the freezer compartment during

the power failure. Press the “Stop

Alarm” button briey to deactivate

the acoustic signal. After pressing

the button, the temperature display

shows the set temperatures again.

If the freezer compartment has

not yet reached the optimum food

storage temperature, the freezer

compartment temperature alarm

could be activated (see freezer

compartment temperature alarm).

Check the food before consuming it.

The red led

lights

up (without ashing),

an acoustic signal

sounds and the

freezer compartment

temperature display

ashes.

Freezer compartment

temperature alarm

The freezer compartment

temperature alarm indicates that

the temperature is not at the

optimum level. This may happen:

with rst use, after defrosting

and/or cleaning, if large amounts

of food are placed inside the

freezer or when the freezer door

has not been closed properly.

To deactivate the acoustic signal,

press the Stop Alarm button ;

the acoustical alarm stops, the

Temperature Display (°C) blinks and

the Alarm Indicator remains on until a

temperature < -10°C is reached.

The red led

lights

up, an acoustic signal

sounds and the letter

“F” ashes on the

display.

Malfunction Alarm

The alarm indicates a fault in a

technical component.

Call the authorised Service Centre.

Press the “Stop Alarm” button briey

to deactivate the acoustic signal.

Note: it is normal for the refrigeration system to produce some noises, such as gurgling and hissing.

Printed in Italy

04/17

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KitchenAid KCBPZ 18120.1 Daily Reference Guide

Brand: KitchenAid

Model: KCBPZ 18120.1

Category: Side-by-side fridge-freezers

Type: Daily Reference Guide

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