EN DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF REFRIGERATORFREEZER www.gorenje.
We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing our appliance. We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use. The appliance is intended solely for household use. The refrigerator-freezer is intended for use in households. The lower part is the refrigerator compartment intended for storing fresh food at temperatures above 0°C. The upper part is the freezer compartment intended for freezing fresh food and long-term storage of frozen food (up to one year, depending on the type of food).
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS 8 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES 9 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION 10 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INTRODUCTION APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION 12 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING 15 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE 17 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 21 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE 22 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR STORING AND FREEZING FOOD 23 STORING FOOD IN THE FRESHZONE DRAWER 24 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD 24 25 25 26 2
IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Remove the packaging intended for protecting the appliance or particular parts during transport. Spacers are fitted on the corners of the doors. Remove them and insert the supplied plugs into their slots (only in some models). Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, let the appliance rest in a vertical position for approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of operation faults due to the effect of transport on the cooling system.
If the appliance will be out of use for a prolonged period of time, switch it off using the relevant button, and unplug the appliance from the power mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar. If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician. Do not attempt a repair of the LED lighting yourself, as there is danger of contact with high voltage! To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to an authorized home appliance collection center.
WARNING! Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. 574822 The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste. The product should be taken to an authorized collection center for waste electric and electronic equipment processing.
ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES • • • • • • • • • • • • • Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual. Do not open the door more often than necessary. Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed. Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the appliance). If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for other reasons, have it replaced as soon as possible.
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION A Refrigerator compartment B Freezer compartment 1 B 1 Control unit 2 Fan with air ionizer (+ on/off switch) 3 2 3 LED lighting of refrigerator interior 4 Pull-out glass shelf 7 4 (heightadjustable) 5 Water discharge gutter / groove 6 CrispZone fruit and vegetables drawer with A humidity control 7 Height-adjustable door bin 8 Bottle shelf 5 6 8 6 574822 • Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION SELECTING THE ROOM • Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval specified in the table. The appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic information on the appliance.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not place it near any source of heat. If this cannot be avoided, install an insulation panel. • The appliance may stand alone or it may be placed ext to a cupboard or a wall. Consider the clearance required to fully open the door in order to allow pulling out the drawers and shelves (see installation diagram).
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR OPENING Tools required: socket wrench No. 8, Phillips screwdriver, torx 25, flat screwdriver The procedure to change the direction of door opening should be carried out by at least two persons. 1. Remove the upper hinge cover (A) and the covering cap (G). 2. Undo the upper hinge (B) and remove the door (C) from the lower hinge (D). 3.
1 2 A G C B 3 D D F E E 5 4 F G B C C D A 7 G H 574822 6 13
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENING 1. Undo the latch A and door hinge B of the low temperature compartment and remove the door C. 2. Rotate the door by 180°, mount them on the other side of the low temperature compartment, and attach the latch A and door hinge B to the other side of the cell. 3. Cover the holes left in the cell with the plugs supplied in the bag. 4. Check the door seal. If the seal does not fully fit the door, remove it and rotate it by 180°.
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE A B A Temperature setting and on/off knob B Lighting on/off key SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF To switch on: rotate the A dial clockwise. 574822 Switching off: Rotate the A knob back to the position in which the arrow is aligned with the symbol (caution: appliance will remain powered, i.e. there will still be electric current in the appliance).
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE • To set the desired temperature, rotate the A dial in clockwise direction, i.e. to the right. • A change in the environment temperature will affect the temperature in the appliance. Adjust the setting with the A dial accordingly. Positions towards the thicker part of the sign mean a lower temperature in the appliance (cooler). Settings towards the thinner part of the sign mean a higher temperature (warmer).
APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT (* Equipment depends on the model) SHELF 1 2 • For easier access to food and clarity, the shelves can be partly pulled out. • The shelves may be adjusted tu suit your preferences using the guides in the refrigerator interior. To remove a shelf from the refrigerator, pull it out tot he point when it is stopped by the guide. Then, lift it slightly at the front part and pull it all the way out. Store perishables at the back of the shelf where the temperature is the lowest.
CRISPZONE – FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN WITH HUMIDITY CONTROL • The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out. • Store the food in suitable packaging to prevent them from emitting or taking on odours. The bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity according to the amount of food stored.
STORAGE BIN (MULTIBOX)* • MultiBox bin offers a convenient way for storing food with a strong or pungent smell, e.g. ripened or blue-vein cheese, sausages, onions, butter etc. • The silicone lid provides an air-tight seal that prevents the food from drying out and the odour to spread throughout the refrigerator compartment. • The silicon lid can also be used as an egg or ice tray.
Switching the fan and ionizer on and off ON = OFF = 0 When the fan and the ionizer are switched on, a red dot will be visible on the switch.
RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE Refrigerator compartment areas: - upper area: canned / preserved food, bread, wine, pastry, etc. - medium area: dairy products, ready-to-eat meals, deserts, juices, beer, cooked food, etc. - lower area: meat, meat produce, delicatessen, etc. - vegetable drawer / bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips, etc.
STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, maintaining the right temperature, and observing the food hygiene standards has a decisive impact on the quality of food storage. Observe the expiry dates for the food, specified on the packaging. Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from emitting or receiving odours.
STORING FOOD IN THE FRESHZONE DRAWER In the FreshZone compartment, food stays fresh longer than in a conventional refrigerator, retaining more flavour and nutrients. Decay and loss of mass are slowed down; therefore, fruit and vegetables remain fresh and natural longer. For optimum performance, the drawer should be fully closed. • When buying food, make sure it is fresh as this will determine the quality of the food, as well as how long it will keep in the fridge.
FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD FREEZING PROCESS Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted at once is specified on the appliance rating plate. If the amount of food to be frozen exceeds the indicated amount, the quality of freezing will be inferior; in addition, the quality of the food already frozen will deteriorate.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS ON FREEZING FRESH FOOD Only freeze the food that is suitable for freezing in the freezer. Make sure the food you freeze is of high quality and fresh. Choose appropriate packaging and use the packaging correctly. Packaging should not be permeable to humidity; it should be airtight to prevent the food from drying out and loss of vitamins. Label the food; indicate the type of food, amount, and date of freezing. It is important that the food is frozen as quickly as possible.
FROZEN FOOD STORAGE TIME Recommended storage time in the freezer Type of food Time fruit, beef from 10 to 12 months vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months Venison from 6 to 8 months Pork from 4 to 6 months minced meat 4 months bread, pastry, ready-to-eat meals, lean 3 months entrails 2 months smoked sausage, fatty fish 1 month DEFROSTING FROZEN FOOD Freezing the food does not kill the microorganisms.
DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATOR DEFROSTING Refrigerator does not need defrosting because the ice on the back interior wall is thawed automatically. Any accumulated ice will melt when the compressor unit is inactive. Drops will flow through an opening in the refrigerator rear wall into a tray fitted above the compressor, from where they will evaporate.
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power mains – switch off the appliance (see chapter Switching the Appliance On/Off) and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners that contain abrasive substances, acids, or solvents are not suitable for cleaning as they may damage the surface. Clean the appliance exterior with water or a mild solution of suds.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cause or remedy: Appliance is connected to the power mains but it does not work. • Make sure there is voltage in the power outlet and that the appliance is switched on. Cooling system operates continuously for a long period of time: • Too high environment temperature. • Door opened too frequently or too long. • Door not closed correctly (possible impurities on the seal, misaligned door, damaged seal etc.). • Too much fresh food inserted at once.
INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE Cooling in refrigerator freezers is made possible by a cooling system that also includes a compressor (and a fan with some appliances), which generates some noise. The level of noise depends on installation, proper use, and age of the appliance. • After connecting the appliance to the power mains, compressor operation, or the sound of flowing liquid, may be somewhat louder. This is not a sign of malfunction and it will not affect the useful life of the appliance.
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