Kiriazi 6‑Drawer No‑Frost Upright Freezer: Complete Technical and Service‑Level Overview
The Kiriazi KH256VF / UGH0044N 6‑drawer no‑frost upright freezer combines 270‑liter capacity, tropical hermetic compressor and digital control, making it a solid choice for hot‑climate households and technicians who need clear service data. Below is a full, technician‑oriented specification including compressor capacity, wattage, capillary estimates and oil characteristics.
6 storage drawers + extra ice/fast‑freeze compartment
Dimensions (W × D × H)
62 × 67 × 163.6–164 cm
Cooling system
Forced‑air evaporator, automatic no‑frost fan system
Features
Fast‑freeze mode, digital display, open‑door alarm, info labels per drawer
Insulation
High‑efficiency polyurethane, thickness about 8–10 cm
Cabinet material
Anti‑rust steel outer body with plastic inner liner
Electrical and performance data
Parameter
Value
Power supply
220 V, 50 Hz ±10%
Compressor capacity (ASHRAE 23.3 °C)
156 W tropical hermetic compressor
Approx. compressor hp class
≈ 1/6 hp low‑back‑pressure, typical for 250–270 L upright freezers
Cooling rating
3–4 star freezing performance
Monthly energy consumption
About 34 kWh/month, high‑efficiency class for its segment
Energy‑saving features
Thick insulation, fan stop when door opens, optimized air circulation
The 156 W ASHRAE rating places the compressor firmly in the 1/6 hp category, widely used for domestic vertical freezers because it balances pull‑down speed with low running consumption.
Refrigeration circuit: refrigerant, capillary and oil
Official retail pages specify cabinet and compressor wattage but not full circuit details; the following values combine what is published for KH256VF with standard practice for similar Kiriazi no‑frost systems.
Component
Typical data for KH256VF‑class unit
Refrigerant
R134a, used widely in Kiriazi domestic uprights of this size and period
Estimated refrigerant charge
Approx. 120–150 g R134a (230 L Kiriazi uprights use ≈120 g; 270 L models usually fall slightly higher)
Expansion device
Capillary tube feeding a forced‑air evaporator (no‑frost)
Practical capillary range (service reference)
Internal diameter about 0.7–0.8 mm with 2.5–3.0 m length for 1/6 hp R134a low‑temperature application; exact factory size is not published and should be copied from the original tube when available.
Compressor type
Tropical hermetic LBP compressor, designed for high ambient temperatures
Recommended oil type
POE (polyolester) oil for R134a domestic compressors, viscosity ISO 22–32
Typical oil quantity
Around 200–300 ml for 1/6 hp hermetic can, exact value depends on compressor model plate
Because Kiriazi does not publish a full service manual online for KH256VF, technicians should always read the information on the compressor nameplate first (refrigerant, oil type, charge) and then use these ranges only as a backup or design reference.
Practical service notes for technicians
When replacing a compressor, match hp class (1/6 hp LBP), refrigerant (R134a) and voltage (220 V, 50 Hz), and choose a tropicalized model to handle hot Tunisian and Egyptian conditions.
If the original capillary tube is damaged, the safest procedure is to reproduce its exact length and internal diameter; if this is impossible, start within the 0.7–0.8 mm × 2.7 m range and fine‑tune by observing suction pressure, amp draw and pull‑down time in accordance with standard commissioning practice.
Always evacuate to deep vacuum and weigh in the charge whenever the system is opened, especially with POE oil, which is highly hygroscopic and sensitive to moisture contamination.
This table‑driven overview gives a field‑ready technical picture of the Kiriazi 6‑drawer no‑frost upright freezer, allowing you to plan repairs, retrofits or comparative evaluations with similar vertical deep‑freezer models.