DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE OF UPRIGHT
REFRIGERATOR AND
FREEZER
We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing our appliance which
is designed to simplify your life. To make the use of the product easier, we have supplied
detailed instructions for use, and installation instructions supplied on a separate sheet.
The instructions should allow you to learn about your new appliance as quickly as
possible.
We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use.
Please visit our website where you can enter your appliance model number, indicated
on the rating plate or the warranty sheet, to find detailed description of your appliance,
tips on use, troubleshooting, service information, instructions for use etc.
http://www.gorenje.com
Link to the EU EPREL database
The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to
the registration of this appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for
reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this
appliance. It is possible to find information related to the performance of the product
in the EU EPREL database using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name
and product number that you can find on the rating plate of the appliance. For more
detailed information about the energy label, visit www.theenergylabel.eu.
The appliance is intended solely for household use.
The refrigerator is intended for storing fresh food at temperatures above 0°C.
The freezer is intended for freezing fresh food and for long-term storage of frozen food
(up to one year, depending on the type of food).
The following symbols are used throughout the manual and they have the following meanings:
INFORMATION!
Information, advice, tip, or recommendation
WARNING!
Warning – general danger
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Warning – danger of electric shock
DANGER OF FIRE!
Warning – danger of fire
Contents
5Important notes and precautions ..........................................................................................
5Before using the appliance for the first time .............................................................................
5Important safety instructions ....................................................................................................
8Important information on the use of appliance .........................................................................
9Environment protection ............................................................................................................
11Advice for saving power with refrigeration appliances .......................................................
12Installation and connection ....................................................................................................
12Selecting the room ....................................................................................................................
13Connecting the appliance .........................................................................................................
14Description of the appliance ..................................................................................................
15Operating the appliance .........................................................................................................
16Switching the appliance on/off .................................................................................................
16Adjusting the temperature in the appliance ..............................................................................
17Intensive cooling (refrigerator compartment) ............................................................................
17Intensive freezing (freezer compartment) ..................................................................................
18Eco function ..............................................................................................................................
18Convert function .......................................................................................................................
19Wi-Fi function (Only in some models)) ......................................................................................
19High temperature alarm ............................................................................................................
20Open door alarm .......................................................................................................................
21Appliance interior equipment ................................................................................................
21Shelf ..........................................................................................................................................
21Wire bottle rack * ......................................................................................................................
21Fruit and vegetable bin with humidity control (CrispZone) * ....................................................
22FreshZone drawer * ..................................................................................................................
23MultiBox storage bin * ..............................................................................................................
23Door racks ................................................................................................................................
24Air distribution system (MultiFlow) * .........................................................................................
24AdaptTech ................................................................................................................................
25Recommended distribution of food in the appliance ..........................................................
26Storing food in the refrigerator ..............................................................................................
26Important warnings regarding food storage .............................................................................
26Avoid contamination of food .....................................................................................................
27Freezing and storing frozen food ..........................................................................................
27Freezing procedure ...................................................................................................................
27Important warnings on freezing ................................................................................................
27Storing industrially frozen food .................................................................................................
28Frozen food storage time ..........................................................................................................
28Thawing frozen food .................................................................................................................
29Defrosting the appliance ........................................................................................................
29Automatic refrigerator defrosting ..............................................................................................
29Defrosting a NoFrost freezer .....................................................................................................
30Cleaning the appliance ...........................................................................................................
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31Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................
33Information about appliance noise .......................................................................................
34Declaration of conformity ......................................................................................................
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Important notes and precautions
Before using the appliance for the first time
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, please read carefully the instructions for use
which describe the appliance and its correct and safe use. The instructions apply to several appliance
types/models; thus, settings or equipment may be described herein which is not available in your
appliance. We recommend saving this instruction manual for future reference and attach it to the
appliance if it is sold in the future.
The instruction manual includes the No Frost version/model of the freezer which is fitted with a fan
and in which the defrosting process is automatic (only with some models).
Check for any damage or irregularities on your appliance. If you find your appliance is damaged, notify
the retailer from which you have purchased the appliance.
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, let the appliance rest in a vertical position for a
minimum of 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of operation faults due to the effect of transport
on the cooling system.
Important safety instructions
DANGER OF FIRE!
WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials.
The appliance must be connected to the power mains and
grounded in compliance with the effective standards and
regulations.
WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or
portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the power mains
(unplug the power cord from the wall outlet).
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ELECTRIC SHOCK!
WARNING! If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
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!
WARNING!
WARNING! Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of
the type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor stability
of the appliance, make sure it is installed as instructed.
Freeze burn hazard
To avoid freeze burn, never put frozen food in your mouth and
do not touch frozen food.
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Safety of children and vulnerable persons
The 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.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
Remove the packaging intended to protect the appliance or
particular parts during transport and keep it outside the reach
of children. It presents danger of injury or suffocation.
When removing a used appliance, disconnect the power cord,
remove the door, and leave the shelves in the appliance. This
will prevent children from locking themselves in the appliance.
For European markets only
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload
refrigerating appliances.
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Warning regarding the refrigerant
The appliance contains a small amount of an environmentally
friendly yet flammable gas R600a. Make sure that no parts of
the cooling system are damaged. A gas leak is not hazardous
to the environment, but it could cause eye injury or fire.
In case of a gas leak, ventilate the room thoroughly, disconnect
the appliance from the power mains, and call a service
technician.
Important information on the use of appliance
WARNING! 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;
•
catering and similar non-retail applications.
WARNING!
WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may not be
exposed to rain.
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Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with
a flammable propellant in this appliance.
If the appliance will be out of use for an extended period of
time, switch it off using the relevant button, and unplug it from
the power mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and
leave the door ajar.
In case of an error or power supply failure, do not open the
freezer compartment unless the freezer has not operated for
over 16 hours. After this period, use the frozen food or provide
sufficient cooling (e.g. a replacement appliance).
Technical information on the appliance
Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. It indicates
data on voltage, gross and net volume, type and amount of
refrigerant, and information on the climate classes.
If the language on the rating plate is not the language of your
choice or the language of your country, replace it with the one
supplied.
WARNING!
WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. This will
also prevent pollution.
Environment protection
Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed
without any hazard to the environment.
Removing an obsolete appliance
To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to an authorized home appliance collection
centre.
Before doing so, do the following:
• disconnect the appliance from the power mains;
• do not allow children to play with the appliance.
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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 centre for waste
electric and electronic equipment processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent any
negative effects on the environment and health of people which could occur in case of incorrect
product removal. For detailed information on removal and processing of the product, please contact
the relevant municipal body in charge of waste management, your waste disposal service, or the store
where you bought the product.
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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.
• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for any reason, have it replaced as
soon as possible.
• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, allow it to cool down to room temperature.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• To make use of the entire freezer compartment interior volume, remove some of the drawers as
described in the instruction manual.
• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that the food is placed so that
the air can freely circulate in the appliance interior (observe the recommended placement of food
as described in the instructions).
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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.
Relative humidityAmbient temperature range °CClassDescription
≤75%
+10 to +32SN
Extended
temperate
+16 to +32NTemperate
+16 to +38STSubtropical
+16 to +43TTropical
INFORMATION!
Do not place an appliance in a room where temperature can drop to below 5 °C as this may
cause abnormal appliance operation or failure!
• After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be accessible!
• Do not place the appliance near appliances or devices radiating heat, such as a cooker, a stove,
a radiator, water heater etc., and do not expose it to direct sunlight. The appliance should stand
at least 3 cm away from an electric or gas cooker or at least 30 cm away from an oil or solid fuel
stove. If the distance between such source of heat and the appliance is smaller, use an insulating
panel.
Note: Place the appliance in a sufficiently large room. There should be at least 1 m
3
of space per 8
grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate in the appliance interior.
• At the base of the kitchen unit intended for building in the integrated appliance, there should be
at least 200 cm
2
free space, for adequate air circulation.
On the upper part of the appliance the air is coming out, so try not to cover the opening for the
outflow air.
Ignoring this caution may result in damage to the appliance.
Note:
When installing the appliance side-by-side into kitchen cabinets, each appliance should be integrated
into a separate cabinet.
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Connecting the appliance
• Connect the appliance to the power mains using the power cord.
The wall outlet should be fitted with a ground contact (safety socket).
Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate/label
with basic information on the appliance.
• The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded
in compliance with the effective standards and regulations. The
appliance will withstand short-term deviations from the nominal
voltage, but not more than +/- 6%.
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Description of the appliance
A Refrigerator
1. Control panel *
2. Bottle rack *
3. Glass shelves
4. FreshZone drawer *
5. Cover for fruit and vegetable drawer
6. CrispZone fruit and vegetables drawer with
humidity control *
7. Low door racks
8. Bottle shelf
B Freezer
9. Top freezing and storage drawer
10. Deep SpaceBox drawer for freezing and
storage
11. Bottom storage drawer
• The drawers are fitted with a system that prevents them from being unintentionally pulled out. To
remove a drawer from the appliance, pull it out as far as it will go, then lift at the front and pull out
completely.
* Only in some models
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Operating the appliance
Appliance on/off keyA
Eco function on/off keyB
Intensive cooling (super cool) on/off keyC
Refrigerator compartment temperature increase and decrease keyD
Refrigerator compartment temperature displayD1
Freezer compartment set temperature displayE1
Freezer compartment temperature increase and decrease keyE
Intensive freezing (fast freeze) on/off keyF
Freezer/ZeroZone convert keyG
Acoustic alarm off keyH
Wi-Fi functionI
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Switching the appliance on/off
Switching on the appliance: to switch on the appliance, plug the power
cord into the power mains outlet.
Switching off the appliance: to turn off the device, press the button
labeled A and hold it for 3 seconds. You will hear a beep, and the displays
labeled D1 and E1 will show "--".
Adjusting the temperature in the appliance
INFORMATION!
• Appliance temperature is preset at the factory to the recommended setting, i.e. 4°C for the
refrigerator compartment and -18°C for the freezer compartment.
• After the appliance is switched on, it may take several hours until the set temperature is
reached. Do not place any food into the appliance before the temperature drops to the
selected setting.
Use the D key to set the temperature in the
refrigerator compartment.
• The temperature in the refrigerator compartment can be set in the range from +2 °C to + 8 °C.
• Each time you press D, the temperature is increased or decreased by 1 °C. Three seconds after
the most recent key is pressed, the current setting is automatically stored as the most recent
temperature setting for the refrigerator compartment of the appliance.
• Recommended temperature setting is 4°C.
Use the E key to set the temperature in the
freezer compartment.
• The temperature in the freezer compartment can be set in the range from -14°C to -24°C.
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• Each time you press E, the temperature is increased or decreased by 1°C. Three seconds after
the most recent key is pressed, the current setting is automatically stored as the most recent
temperature setting for the freezer compartment of the appliance.
• Recommended temperature setting is -18°C.
Intensive cooling (refrigerator compartment)
INFORMATION!
Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the first time, before cleaning, or before
inserting a large amount of food.
To activate: to activate the intensive cooling
(super cool) function, press the C key. A beep
will be sounded and the super cool indicator
will light up.
• While the intensive cooling (super cool) function is activated, freezer compartment temperature
can be set or adjusted as usual.
• To change the refrigerator compartment temperature while the intensive cooling (super cool)
function is activated, however, the intensive cooling function has to be deactivated first by pressing
the C key.
To deactivate: to deactivate the intensive cooling (super cool) function, press the C key. You will
hear a beep and the super cool indicator will no longer be lit. If the function is not deactivated manually,
it will be deactivated automatically after approximately six hours.
INFORMATION!
When the intensive cooling (super cool) function is activated, the appliance will operate with
maximum power. During this time, operation may be temporarily somewhat louder.
Intensive freezing (freezer compartment)
INFORMATION!
Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the first time, before cleaning, or before
inserting a large amount of food.
To activate: to activate the intensive freezing
(fast freeze) function, press the F key. You will
hear a beep and the super freeze indicator will
light up.
Extreme freezing (upper drawer of the
freezer compartment): This feature only works
in the upper drawer of the freezer compartment.
It relies on intensive supply/blowing of cool air.
Faster freezing will retain more vitamins,
minerals, and nutrients in the food for a longer
period of time.
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• While the intensive freezing (fast freeze) function is activated, refrigerator compartment temperature
can be set or adjusted as usual.
• To change the freezer compartment temperature while the intensive freezing (super freeze) function
is activated, however, the intensive freezing (fast freeze) function has to be deactivated first by
pressing the F key.
To deactivate: to deactivate the intensive freezing (super freeze) function, press the F key. You will
hear a beep and the super freeze indicator will no longer be lit. If the function is not deactivated
manually, it will be deactivated automatically after approximately 52 hours.
INFORMATION!
When the intensive freezing (fast freeze) function is activated, the appliance will operate with
maximum power. During this time, operation may be temporarily somewhat louder.
Eco function
To activate: to activate the eco function, briefly
press the B key. The eco mode indicator will
light up. When this function is activated, the
appliance operates under optimum settings.
To deactivate: to deactivate the eco function, again briefly press the B key. The temperature will
return to the most recent setting.
Convert function
The entire freezer compartment can be converted into a ZeroZone compartment. The temperature
in this compartment is at -5°C or slightly below +3°C. Therefore, do not store food that is sensitive to
low temperature in this compartment as such food may freeze. Before switching to ZeroZone function,
empty the freezer compartment to prevent the frozen food from defrosting and perishing.
• Activating the Convert function: press
and hold G key for 5 seconds. A beep will
be sounded, and the convert 0°C indicator
will light up.
• Each time you press E, the temperature is
increased or decreased by 1°C. Three
seconds after the most recent key is
pressed, the current setting is automatically
stored as the most recent temperature
setting for the freezer compartment of the
appliance.
• Deactivating the Convert function: press
and hold G key for 5 seconds. A beep will
be sounded, and the convert 0°C indicator
will no longer be light up.
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Wi-Fi function (Only in some models))
This appliance may be controlled remotely with a smart phone or a tablet computer. If the appliance
is not connected to the home network, it will function like a regular appliance.
What do you need to connect the appliance?
• Signal from the local wireless network (Wi-Fi) should be sufficiently strong in the spot where the
appliance is installed.
• Home network router has to be connected to the internet, and the Wi-Fi function on the appliance
should be activated.
• The smart phone/tablet computer has to be connected to the internet.
• Operating system on your smart phone/tablet computer should be compatible with the ConnectLife
app.
Installing the ConnectLife app
1. Go to the App Store (on Apple devices), AppGallery (on Huawei Android devices) or Google Play
store (on Android devices) on your phone/tablet computer.
2.
Search for "ConnectLife" .
3. Choose the ConnectLife app and install it on your smart phone/tablet computer.
INFORMATION!
We recommend downloading and installing the mobile app and creating a ConnectLife account
before attempting to set up the connection with your appliance.
Opening the Wi-Fi menu
To activate function Wi-Fi: press and hold the
I key for 3 seconds. A beep will be sounded
and the Wi-Fi indicator will light up.
Closing the Wi-Fi menu
INFORMATION!
If a special function was active before you opened the Wi-Fi menu, then this function will continue
to be active once you exit the Wi-Fi menu.
INFORMATION!
If any of the alarms is activated or a fault or error is detected, it will not be displayed while the
Wi-Fi menu is open; rather, it will only be displayed once the Wi-Fi menu is closed.
High temperature alarm
If the temperature inside the appliance is too
high, an acoustic alarm will be activated
(intermittent tone).
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• Every time the appliance is switched on
with the A key, there is a 24-hour delay in
high temperature alarm operation. If the
appliance does not reach the sufficiently
low temperature in this period, the alarm
will be activated.
Switching off the alarm:
• To acknowledge and switch off the acoustic alarm, press the H key.
• When the device reaches the appropriate temperature, the alarm indicator will automatically turn
off.
• If you do not turn off the sound alarm, it will activate three times per minute and remain active for
approximately 10 minutes.
Open door alarm
If the refrigerator or freezer compartment door is open for more than 1 minute, an acoustic alarm
(repetitive beep) will be activated. If the alarm is not switched off manually, it will be sounded for 10
minutes.
To switch off the alarm: to switch off the alarm, close the appliance door.
INFORMATION!
If you do not turn off the sound alarm, it will activate five times in the first two minutes and then
every second thereafter.
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Appliance interior equipment
( * Equipment depends on the model)
Shelf
You can lay out the empty shelves to your liking across the guides in the
refrigerator interior without having to remove them from the refrigerator.
To move the shelf or take it out from the refrigerator, slightly lift it at the
back, pull it towards you, and then either move it or take it out of the
appliance. Store quickly perishable food at the back of the shelf where
the temperature is the lowest.
Wire bottle rack *
• Some models also feature a wire bottle holder. It is protected against
being inadvertently pulled out. It can only be pulled out when it is
empty. To pull it out, lift it slightly at the front and pull it towards you.
Place the bottle holder so that the length of the bottles does not
prevent proper closing of the door.
The holder can take a maximum load of nine 0.75-litre bottles or 13
kilograms of total weight – see label on the right side in the appliance
interior.
• Cans may also be placed on the bottle rack (lengthwise or crosswise).
Fruit and vegetable bin with humidity control (CrispZone) *
• 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.
Slider position to the right: closed vents, higher humidity in the bin.
Slider position to the left: open vents, lower humidity in the bin.
If you observe droplets accumulating below the glass shelf, open the
vents and wipe the shelf (see chapter TROUBLESHOOTING).
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• Pulling out the bin:
- Pull out the bin as far as it will go. Then, lift the front part and
pull it out completely.
FreshZone drawer *
(Only in some models)
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.
• Store the food in closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from emitting or
receiving odours and humidity.
• Take the food from the drawer 30 to 60 minutes before use to allow the aroma and flavour develop
at room temperature.
• Food sensitive to low temperature and not appropriate for storage in the FreshZone drawer include
the following: pineapple, avocado, bananas, olives, potatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, beans, peppers
(capsicum), melons, watermelons, pumpkins, squash, zucchini etc.
• To remove the drawer:
- Pull out the drawer until it is blocked.
- Lift it at the front and pull out completely.
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MultiBox storage bin *
• 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 silicone lid can also be used as an egg or ice tray.
• If the flexible lid is used as an egg tray, place it directly on the bottom of the door bin and use the
open lower part of the MultiBox bin to store food in smaller packages – pâté, jams, smaller tubes
etc.
Door racks
Interior side of the refrigerator door is fitted with shelves intended for
storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt, and other smaller packages, tubes,
cans etc.
You may lay out the racks as desired by lifting them slightly from the
grooves that hold them in place and moving them to the desired spot,
making sure to fit them in the grooves there.
The bottom rack is intended for storing bottles.
Maximum load on each door shelf is 5 kg.
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Air distribution system (MultiFlow) *
• Advanced MultiFlow system evenly distributes the air and equalizes the temperature throughout
the refrigerator. This system also allows placing any type of food on any shelf in the fridge, as
there are not temperature differences between them.
AdaptTech
Innovative sensor technology allows adjusting appliance operation to the user's habits or behaviour.
Adaptive intelligent system monitors, analyzes, and records on a daily and weekly basis the use of
appliance and adapts appliance operation to the perceived patterns. If the appliance is able to anticipate
increased frequency of door opening, the appliance will automatically lower the temperature before
such time to prevent the increase of food temperature as the door is opened more often. The appliance
will also anticipate adding larger amounts of food into the refrigerator or freezer and adapt by cooling
or freezing more intensively.
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Recommended distribution of food in the
appliance
Sections in the refrigerator compartment:
• upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc.
• middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer, cooked food, etc.
• FreshZone/ZeroZone bin: meat, meat produce, delicatessen;
• Fruit and vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic,
tomatoes, sauerkraut, turnips etc.
Sections in the refrigerator compartment
door:
• upper/middle door bins: eggs, butter,
cheese etc.
• lower door bins: beverages, cans, bottles
INFORMATION!
Do not store fruit (bananas, pineapples,
papaya, citruses) and vegetables
(zucchini, eggplant, cucumbers, bell
peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes)
sensitive to low temperatures in the
refrigerator.
Freezer sections:
• freezing, storing frozen food (see chapter Freezing and storing frozen food).
INFORMATION!
Do not store the following in the freezer: lettuce, eggs, apples, pears, grapes, peaches, yoghurt,
soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
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Storing food in the refrigerator
Important warnings regarding food storage
INFORMATION!
Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, maintaining the right temperature, and
observing the food hygiene standards have a decisive impact on the quality of food storage.
Observe the expiry dates for the food, indicated on the packaging.
Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed containers or in appropriate packaging
to prevent it from emitting or receiving odours and humidity.
Do not store inflammable, volatile, and explosive substances in the refrigerator.
Bottles with high alcohol content should be tightly sealed and stored in an upright position.
Some organic solutions, essential oils in lemon and orange peel, butter acid, etc. may damage
the plastic surfaces in case of a prolonged contact, causing damage and premature ageing of
these materials.
Unpleasant odour warns of lacking cleanliness of the appliance or perished contents (see chapter
Cleaning the Appliance).
If you are leaving home for a longer period of time, remove perishables from the refrigerator.
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.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with
or drip onto other food.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave
the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
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Freezing and storing frozen food
Freezing procedure
INFORMATION!
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.
• To make use of the entire freezer volume, remove all drawers.
• Activate the super freeze function 24 hours before freezing fresh food:
- press the F key.
To make sure the food freezes as quickly as possible, lay out the packages as described below:
• Divide fresh food into smaller packages (1 kg). Place two packages against the back wall along
the left and right edge of the upper drawer, one package in the middle in front of them (also in the
upper drawer), and one package in the middle drawer, against the middle of the back wall.
Make sure the fresh food is not in contact with the food that is already frozen.
• When freezing smaller amounts of food (1-2 kilograms), activating the super freeze function is not
required.
Important warnings on freezing
INFORMATION!
Only use the freezer to freeze food appropriate for freezing. Always use quality and fresh food.
Select the most suitable packaging for the food and use the packaging correctly.
Make sure the packaging is air and water tight so that the food does not dry out and loose its
vitamins.
Indicate the type of food, amount, and date of freezing on the packaging.
It is important that the food freezes quickly. Therefore, smaller packages are recommended.
Refrigerate the food before freezing.
Storing industrially frozen food
• When storing and using frozen food, observe the manufacturer's instructions. Temperature and
expiry date are indicated on the packaging.
• Only choose food with undamaged packaging, stored in freezers at temperatures of –18 °C or
lower.
• Do not purchase food covered in frost as this indicates it has been partly thawed several times
and that it is of inferior quality.
• Protect the food from thawing during transport. In case of an increase in temperature, storage
time will be shorter and quality will deteriorate.
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Frozen food storage time
Recommended storage time in the freezer
Storage lifeType of food
from 10 to 12 monthsFruit, beef
from 8 to 10 monthsVegetables, veal, poultry
from 6 to 8 monthsVenison
from 4 to 6 monthsPork
4 monthsFinely chopped or minced meat
3 monthsBread, pastas, cooked dishes, whitefish
2 monthsOffal
1 monthSmoked sausage, bluefish
Thawing frozen food
• Thawing is an important step in storing food preserved by freezing. Food must be thawed in the
correct way.
• Suitable methods of thawing food are:
- in the refrigerator;
- in cold water;
- in a microwave or conventional oven with a suitable thaw program.
• Some frozen products can be prepared without needing to thaw them first. The manufacturer will
state this on the packaging.
• The food needs to be packed in small portions. In this way the food thaws faster.
• Use partially or completely thawed food as quickly as possible. The bacteria in thawed food are
reactivated and the food will spoil rapidly. This applies in particular to fruit, vegetables and
ready-made food.
• Do not refreeze partially or completely thawed food.
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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.
Make sure the opening in the back wall in the refrigerator interior is never blocked by food or any other
object.
If an excessive layer of ice is formed on the rear wall of refrigerator interior (3–5 mm), switch off the
appliance and defrost the appliance manually.
Defrosting a NoFrost freezer
• The NoFrost freezer will defrost automatically. Any frost layer that may build up occasionally will
disappear automatically.
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Cleaning the appliance
WARNING!
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.
Lacquer-coated and aluminium surfaces may be cleaned with lukewarm water to which you have
added a mild detergent. Use of cleaners with low alcohol content is allowed (e.g. window cleaners).
Do not use cleaners containing alcohol for cleaning plastic materials.
Appliance interior can be cleaned with lukewarm water to which you can add some vinegar.
• Do not wash the parts of appliance interior equipment in a dishwasher as they may be damaged.
• Frost or ice build-up, 3–5 mm thick, will increase power consumption. Therefore, it should be
regularly removed (does not apply to NO FROST freezers). Do not use any sharp objects, solvents,
or sprays.
• The condenser unit, located next to the compressor unit on the back of the appliance (only with
some models), has to be kept clean, free of dust or other impurities. Occasionally clean it using
a soft non-metal brush or a vacuum cleaner.
• After cleaning, switch the appliance back on and insert the food.
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Troubleshooting
Cause or remedy:Problem:
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.
Excessive build-up of ice on
the back wall of refrigerator
interior can be a result of the
following:
• door opened too frequently or too long.
• Warm food placed in the refrigerator.
• Food or containers in contact with the back interior wall of the
refrigerator.
• Poor door sealing.
• If the seal is dirty or damaged, clean or replace it.
Condensate (dew) on the shelf
above the drawers:
• This is transient phenomenon which cannot be entirely avoided
in periods of high environment temperature and humidity. It
subsides when temperature and humidity are normalized. We
recommend cleaning the drawers more frequently and wiping
the droplets occasionally.
• Open the humidity control slider.
• Put food in bags or other packaging with a good seal.
Droplets on the refrigerator
compartment back wall.
• This is normal. The refrigerator compartment is defrosted
automatically, which results in droplets of water that flows
through an opening in the refrigerator compartment back wall
into a tray above the compressor unit, from which it evaporates.
Water is dripping/leaking from
the refrigerator:
• Clogged water discharge opening or water dripping past the
water gutter.
• Clean the blocked opening, e.g. using a plastic straw.
• If a thick layer of ice builds up, defrost the appliance manually
(see Defrosting the Appliance).
LED lighting does not work:
• 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!
E0 or E8 appears on the
display unit:
• Sensor keys are not responding. Call a service centre for repair.
• Until the appliance is repaired by a service technician, the
appliance will operate in safe mode. The appliance will
automatically maintain the most suitable temperature.
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Cause or remedy:Problem:
E2 will appear on the display
unit:
• Temperature sensor error or fault. Call a service centre for repair.
Until the appliance is repaired by a service technician, the
appliance will operate in safe mode. The appliance will
automatically maintain the most suitable temperature.
E4 appears on the display
unit:
• Compartment fan failure. Call a service centre for repair. The
appliance cannot operate normally. Transfer the food to a cool
place and switch off the appliance.
E9 appears on the display
unit:
• Door was open for too long. Close the door.
• If the door is not open, or if E9 is still displayed 10 minutes after
you have closed the door, then there is a door sensor failure.
Call a service centre to arrange a repair. The appliance will
operate in safe mode until it is repaired. The appliance will
automatically preserve the most suitable temperature for each
compartment.
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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. In time, appliance operation and this noise will become quieter.
• Sometimes, unusual or loud noises may appear during appliance operation; these are mostly the
result of improper installation:
- The appliance must stand level and stable on a solid base.
- The appliance may not be in contact with a wall or adjacent furniture.
- Make sure the interior equipment sits firmly in its place and that the noise is not caused by
rattling cans, bottles or other containers placed next to each other.
• Due to the higher workload on the cooling system when the door is opened more frequently or
for a longer time, when a large amount of fresh food is introduced or when intensive freezing or
cooling functions are activated, the appliance can temporarily generate more noise.
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Declaration of conformity
The company declares that the device with the function Connectlife complies with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The detailed Declaration of
Conformity can be found at the web address https://auid.connectlife.io on the page of your device
among the additional documents.
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