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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
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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.
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).
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
Important safety warning
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION
DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE
4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
4 SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION
11 INSTALLING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
13 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
15 CHANGING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION
21 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
25 USING YOUR APPLIANCE
29 HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
31 CLEANING AND CARE
32 TROUBLESHOOTING
34 DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE
MISCELLANEOUS
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IMPORTANT NOTES AND
PRECAUTIONS
For your safety and correct usage, before installing and
first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully,
including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is important to make sure that all
people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its
operation and safety features. Save these instructions and
be sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved
or sold, so that anyone using it throughout its life, will be
properly informed on its usage and safety notices.
For the safety of life and property, keep the precautions of
these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not
responsible for damages caused by omission.
Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people
According to EN standard
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.
SAFETY AND WARNING
INFORMATION
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According to IEC standard
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.
• Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk of
suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of
the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the
appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent
children playing from suffering an electric shock or from
closing themselves inside it. I
• f this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to
replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on
the door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock unusable
before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it
from becoming a death trap for a child.
General safety
• 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.
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• WARNING — Do not store explosive substances such
as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.
• 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.
• WARNING — Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• WARNING — Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING — Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• 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 — The refrigerant and insulation blowing
gas are flammable. When disposing of the appliance,
do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do
not expose to flame. WARNING —When positioning
the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or
damaged.
• WARNING —Do not locate multiple portable socket-
outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.
Replacing the LED
• WARNING—The LED light must not be replaced by the
user! If the LED light is damaged, contact the customer
helpline for assistance.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the
refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high
level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless
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flammable. During transportation and installation of the
appliance, ensure that none of the components of the
refrigerant circuit becomes damaged.
The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
• WARNING — Refrigerators contain refrigerant andgases
in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed
of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or
ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is
not damage prior to proper disposal.
WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials.
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
• Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is
situated.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this
product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire, and/
or electric shock.
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Electrical safety
• The power cord must not be lengthened.
• Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or
damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug may
overheat and cause a fire.
• Make sure that you can access the main plug of the
appliance.
• Do not pull the main cable.
• If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power
plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
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• You must not operate the appliance without the interior
lighting lamp cover.
• The fridge is only applied with power supply of single
phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If
fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is so large
that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety
sake, be sure to apply A.C. Automatic voltage regulator
of more than 350W to the fridge. The fridge must
employ a special power socket instead of common one
with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the
socket with ground wire.
Daily use
• Do not store flammable gass or liquids in the appliance,
There is a risk of an explosion.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance
(e.g.electric ice cream makers,mixers etc.).
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains
socket,do not pull on the cable.
• Do not place hot items near the plastic components of
this appliance.
• Do not place food products directly against the air outlet
on the rear wall.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the
frozen food manufacture’s instructions.
• The appliances manufactures storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to.Refer to relrelevant
instructions for storage.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freeze compartment as it creates pressure on the
container,which may cause it to explode,resulting in
damage to the appliance.
• Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight
from the freezer compartment.
• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
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• Keep buring candles,lamps and other items with naked
flames away from the appliance so that do not set the
appliance on fire.
• The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/
or beverages in normal household as explained in this
instruction booklet The appliance is heavy.Care should
be taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet,as this could
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Never use the base,drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as
supports.
• Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been
thawed out.
• Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from
the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth
and lips.
• To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to
the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too
much food in the crisper drawers.
• WARNING - Food needs to be packed into bags before
it is put into the refrigerator. Liquids need to be stored in
bottles or capped containers in order to avoid a spill, as
the design structure of the product is not easy to clean.
caution!
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam
cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive
cleansers.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the
appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
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Installation Important!
• For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions
given in this manual.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on
it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report
possible damages immediately to the place you bought
it. In this case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in
the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance,
lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient
ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
Wherever possible the back of the product should not be
too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm
parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent the risk of a
fire, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or
cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the
installation of the appliance
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the
appliance should be carried out by qualified electrician or
competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service
Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
1) If the appliance is Frost Free.
2) If the appliance contains freezer compartment.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW
APPLIANCE
• Before using the appliance for the first time, you should review the following tips.
• The appliance is intended for free-standing installation. To reach the rated/
minimum power consumption, always provide 50 mm of clearance between
the wall and the back of the appliance, and above the appliance. Also allow
adequate air circulation on either side of the appliance and above it.
• The appliance can also be placed adjacent to or between kitchen cabinets or
cupboards, or adjacent to a wall. In case of such placement, the appliance will
operate flawlessly; however, power consumption could increase. Observe the
minimum clearance above and behind the appliance, as indicated in the figure.
• Take into account the space or clearance required to open the appliance door,
in order to allow the drawers and shelves to be pulled out or removed (see
installation diagram).
Note:
• This appliance performs well within the climate class showed in the table
below. The appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic
information on the appliance.
Description Class Ambient temperature
range °C
Relative humidity
Extended temperate SN +10 to +32
≤ 75%
Temperate N +16 to +32
Subtropical ST +16 to +38
Tropical T +16 to +43
• Stand you appliance in a dry place to avoid damage moisure.
• Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight, rain or frost. Stand the appliance
away from heat sources such as stoves, fires or heaters.
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Leveling of appliance
• For sucient leveling and air circulating in the lower rear section of the
appliance, the bottom feet may need to be adjusted, You can adjust them by
your fingers or a suitable spanner.
• To allow the doors to self-close, tilt back the top backwards for abaut 10 mm.
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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
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1. LED light
2. Door switch
3. Glass shelf
4. Fridge wind channel
5. Control panel
6. Crisper cover
7. Crisper
8. Upper freezer drawer
9. Middle freezer drawer
10. Lower freezer drawer
11. Adjustable bottom foot
12. Upper rack
13. Lower rack
14. Fridge gasket
15. Fridge door
16. Freezer wind channel
17.Freezer gasket
18. Freezer door
Note: Due to unceasing modification of our products, your refrigerator may
be slightly dierent from this instruction manual, but its functions and using
methods remain the same.
View of the appliance (control panel)
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1. Display panel
2. Door switch
3. Glass shelf
4. Crisper cover
5. Crisper
6. Upper freezer drawer
(Serving tray optional)
7. Middle freezer drawer
8. Lower freezer drawer
9. Adjustable bottom foot
10. Upper rack
11. Fridge wind channel
12. Fridge gasket
13. Lower rack
14. Fridge door
15. Freezer door
16. Freezer gasket
17.Freezer wind channel
Note: Due to unceasing modification of our products, your refrigerator may
be slightly dierent from this instruction manual, but its functions and using
methods remain the same.
View of the appliance (display panel)
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CHANGING THE DOOR OPENING
DIRECTION
The side at which the door opens can be changed, from the right side (as
supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires.
Warning! When reversing the door, the appliance must not be connected to the
mains. Ensure that the plug is removed from the mains socket
Tools you will need.
8mm socket wrench
Thin-blade
screwdriver
Putty knife
Cross-shaped
screwdriver
Monkey
wrench
8mm wrench
Additional parts (in the plastic bag)
Door stopper-left
Note: If required you may lay the refrigerator on its back in order to gain access
to the base, you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to
avoid damaging the backboard of the refrigerator. To reverse the door, the
following steps are generally recommended.
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1. Stand the refrigerator upright. Open the upper door to take out all door racks
(to avoid damage) and then close the door.
2. Remove part (1), then take down part (2) from the top right side of
refrigerator. Unscrew screws (3) by a 8 mm socket driver or a spanner, and
remove hinge (4). Please hold upper door by hand when installing. Use a putty
knife or thin-blade screwdriver to lever part (5) which is at the top left corner
of the refrigerator.
③
①
②
④
⑤
3. Remove the upper door from the middle hinge by carefully lifting the door
straight up. Then place the upper door on a smooth surface with its upper
cover upwards.
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4. Loose screw (3) and take down part (2) and part (1), Install replacement door
stopper-left (4) (provided in the plastic bag) and part (2) (stop block) to the
left side with screw (3). Keep part (1) with the appliance for future reference.
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②
③
④
1 Door stopper
2 Stop block
3 Self tapping
screw
4 Door stopper-
left
5. Unscrew the two special flange self-tapping screws which are used for fixing
the middle hinge part, then remove the middle hinge part that hold the lower
door in place.
NOTE: When removing the door, watch for washer(s) between the lower hinge
and the bottom of the lower door that may stick to the door. Do not lose.
6. Place the lower door on a smooth surface with its panel upwards. Loose
screw (3) and take down part (1) and part (2), then Install door stopperleft (4)
(provided in the plastic bag) and left part (2) and screw (3) to the left side and
tighten them securely.Keep part (1) with the appliance for future reference.
①
②
③
④
1 Door stopper
2 Stop block
3 Self tapping
screw
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7. Change screw hole covers on middle cover plate from left to right (as shown in
figure below).
screw hole covers
screw hole covers
8. Lay the refrigerator on soft foam packaging or similar material. Remove both
adjustable bottom feet parts, and the lower hinge part by unscrewing the
special flange self-tapping screws.
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②
③
1 Adjustable bottom feet part
2 Lower hinge part (right)
3 Self tapping screws
9. Remove part (1) from the lower hinge part(right), loose out the lower hinge
pin, change it to the reverse hole site, and then tighten into position, then
install part (1) on the lower hinge pin.
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10.Change screw hole covers on lower cover plate from left to right (as shown in
figure below).
screw hole covers
screw hole covers
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11. Replace the lower hinge part to the left side and fixing it with the special
flange self-tapping screws. Replace the adjustable bottom feet parts to
another side and fixing it.
12.Transfer the lower door to the property position, adjust the lower hinge part,
make the hinge axis into the lower hole of the lower door, then tight the bolts.
13.Slot the lower door onto the bottom hinge pin and hold in position. Turn the
middle hinge by 180°, change the washer on the axis to the lower side, adjust
the middle hinge to the appropriate position and then install it ensuring the
lower door in secured in place.
middle hinge part
self-tapping screw
Note: washer may
stick to lower door
washer
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14.Transfer the upper door to the appropriate position. Secure the door`s level,
make the middle hinge axis into the lower hole of the upper door.
15.Move the upper door to an appropriate position, and then fix part (4) by
screws (3).(Please hold the upper door by hand when installing).Install the
upper hinge cover (2) on the left corner by screw (1). Install the screw hole
cover (5) on the top right corner of the refrigerator.
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①
②
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1 Self-tapping screw
2 Upper hinge cover
3 Special flange screw
4 Upper hinge
5 Screw hole cover
16.Open the upper door and install the door racks and then close it.
Note: If your appliance has handle, you have to reverse handle by follow
instructions below. Remove the upper door and place it on a smooth surface
with its panel upwards. Lever part (1) and part (4), then loose screws (2).
Change handle (3) to the right side, then install screws (2), part (1) and part
(4) in turn.
1 Handle covers
2 Special screws
3 Handle
4 Screw hole cover
Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance
must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.
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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON
To switch on: rotate the A dial clockwise.
CONTROL UNIT 1 (control panel)
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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
aect the temperature in the appliance. Adjust
the setting with the A dial accordingly. Positions
towards the longer lines mean a lower temperature
in the appliance (cooler). Settings towards the
shorter lines mean a higher temperature (warmer).
• Recommended setting of the A dial is on the eco
position (see figure).
• If the temperature of the room where the appliance
is installed is below 16°C, we recommend setting
the A dial temperature to the longest line..
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User your appliance according to the following control regulations, your
appliance has the corresponding functions and modes as the display panels
showed in the pictures below. When the appliance is powered on for the first
time, the backlighting of the icons on display panel starts working. If no buttons
have been pressed and the doors are closed, the backlighting will turn off.
Controlling the temperature
We recommend that when you start your refrigerator for the first time, the
temperature for the refrigerator is set to 4°C. If you want to change the
temperature, follow the instructions below.
Caution! When you set a temperature, you set an average temperature for the
whole refrigerator cabinet. Temperatures inside each compartment may vary
from the temperature values displayed on the panel, depending on how much
food you store and where you place them. Ambient temperature may also
affect the actual temperature inside the appliance.
1. Fridge
Press A key to set fridge temperature between 2°C and 8°C as needed, and
display panel will display corresponding values according to the following
sequence.
A Temperature settings and mode selection key
B Refrigerator compartment temperature display
C Switch on/o key
D Fast freezing function indicator
E Holiday mode function indicator
A C
BD E
CONTROL UNIT 2 (display panel)
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2. Mode
You can select different modes according to your requirements by pressing the
A key on the display panel, and the corresponding icon will be illuminated.
3. Super Freeze
Super Freeze will quickly lower the temperature within the freezer so food will
freeze faster. This can lock in the vitamins and nutrients of fresh food and keep
food fresh longer.
• You can press A key for 3 sec to get into super freezer mode.
• When Super freeze Mode is selected, the light D will be illuminated and the
freezer temperature will be set at -25°C(ambient temperature below 20°C),or
-30°C (ambient temperature above 20°C).
• In case of the maximum amount of food to be frozen, please wait about 24 h.
• Super freeze automatically switches o after 52 hours and then the freezer
temperature setting will revert back to the previous setting.
4. Holiday
If you are going to be away for a long period of time, press A key for activate
this function.
• When Holiday Mode is activated, the light E will be illuminated. The freezer
temperature will be set at -18°C (not super freeze mode) and the fridge
temperature will be set at 15°C.
Important! Do not store any food in the fridge during this time.
5. Switch
You can switch on or switch off your appliance by pressing button C.
• Press button C for 3 seconds, after a buzzer sound, the appliance will be
turned o.
• Press button C for 1 second, after a buzzer sound, the appliance will be turned
on.
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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
Accessories
Movable shelves/trays
• Various glass, plastic storage shelves or wire trays are included with your
appliance - dierent models have dierent combinations and dierent models
have dierent features.
• The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runner so that the
shelves can be positioned as desired.
Remove and install the door shelf
Warning:The door shelf must not removed and installed by the user! If the door
shelf is damaged ,contact the customer helpline for assistance .To replace the
door shelf, the below steps can be followed:
Remove door shelf
Hold one side of the door shelf, press the opposite side inwardly by the other
hand, then lift up the door rack . When the slot of the door rack has been
detached from the guide on the door, remove the rack upward obliquely.
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Install the door shelf
Firstly hold the two side of the door shelf tightly, fit the door shelf along the
guides on the door, then push it down to the right place.
Vegetable drawer
• The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables.
Ice-cube tray (some models)
• For making ice and storing ice-cubes.
Refrigerator compartment
• For storing the food that does not need to be frozen and dierent kinds of food.
Freezer compartment
• For freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.
Thawing food
• In the refrigerator compartment
• At room temperature
• In a microwave oven
• In a convection oven
• Food once thawed should be refrozen with the exception of special cases.
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Order Compartments
TYPE
Target storage
temp.[°C]
Appropriate food
1 Fridge +2 ≤ +8 Eggs, cooked food, packaged
food, fruits and vegetables, dairy
products, cakes, Drinks and other
foods which are not suitable for
freezing.
2 (***)* –
Freezer
≤ –18 Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish),
freshwater aquatic products and
meat products (recommended
time is 3 months – nutrition values
and taste decrease with time),
suitable for frozen fresh food.
3 *** –
Freezer
≤ –18 Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish),
freshwater aquatic products and
meat products (recommended
time is 3 months – nutrition values
and taste decrease with time). Not
suitable for freeing fresh food.
4 ** –
Freezer
≤ –12 Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish),
freshwater aquatic products and
meat products (recommended
time is 2 months – nutrition values
and taste decrease with time). Not
suitable for freeing fresh 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.
• Clean regularly 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.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food,
storing or making ice cream and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of
fresh food.
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5 * –
Freezer
≤ –6 Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish),
freshwater aquatic products and
meat products (recommended
time is 1 month – nutrition values
and taste decrease with time). Not
suitable for freeing fresh food.
6 0 star –6 ≤ 0 Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken,
some packaged processed foods,
etc. (Recommended to eat within
the same day, preferably not later
than 3 days) .
Partially packed/wrapped up
encapsulated processed foods
(non-freezable foods)
7 Chill –2 ≤ +3 Fresh/frozen pork, beef, chicken,
freshwater aquatic products, etc.
(7 days below 0 °C and above 0 °C
is recommended for consumption
within that day, preferably no more
than 2 days). Seafood (less than 0
for 15 days, it is not recommended
to store above 0 °C)
8 Fresh Food 0 ≤ +4 Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken,
cooked food, etc. (Recommended
to eat within the same day,
preferably no more than 3 days)
9 Wine +5 ≤ +20 Red wine,white wine,sparkling
wine etc.
Note: please store different foods according to the compartments or target
storage temperature of your purchased products.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch o, defrost,
clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.
Water dispenser cleaning (special for water dispenser products):
• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system.
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HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Energy saving tips
We recommend that you follow the tips below to save energy.
• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods.
• Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of heat (Direct sunlight, electric
oven or cooker etc.)
• Don`t set the temperature colder than necessary.
• Don`t store warm food or evaporating liguid in the appliance.
• Place the appliance in a well ventilated, humidity free room. Please refer to
Instaling your new appliance chapter
• If the diagram shows the correct combination for the drawers, crisper and
shelves, do not adjust the combination as this designed to be the most energy
ecient configuration.
Hints for refrigeration
• Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator or freezer, the internal
temperature will increase resulting in the compressor having to work harder
and will consume more energy.
• Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavor.
• Place food properly so that air can circulate freely around it.
• Meat (All Types) Wrap in polythene food: wrap and place on the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer. Always follow food storage times and use by
dates suggested by manufacturers.
• Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.: They should be covered and may be placed on
any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: They should be stored in the special drawer provided.
• Butter and cheese: Should be wrapped in airtight foil or plastic film wrap.
• Milk bottles: Should have a lid and be stored in the door racks.
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Hints for freezing
• When first staring-up or after a period out of use. Before putting the food in
the compartment, let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
• Prepare food in small portions to enable it to rapidly and completely frozen
and to make it possible to subsequently thaw only the quantity required.
• ‘Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polyethylene (plastic) and make sure
that the packages are airtight.
• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food that is already frozen, thus
avoiding a rise in the temperature of latter.
• Iced products, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer
compartment can possibly cause skin to become freezer burnt.
• It is recommended to label and date each frozen package in order to keep
track of the storage time.
Hints for the storage of frozen food
• Make sure that commercially frozen food was stored by the retailer.
• Once defrosted, foods deteriorate rapidly and can not be re-frozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
Note: If the appliance contains related accessories and functions.
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CLEANING AND CARE
For hygienic reasons the appliance (including exterior and interior accessories)
should be cleaned regularly (at least every two months).
Warning!
The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of
electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance o and remove the plug
from the mains socket.
Exterior cleaning
To maintain good appearance of your appliance, you should clean it regularly.
• Wipe the digital panel and display panel with a clean, soft cloth.
• Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of spraying directly on the surface
of the appliance. This helps ensure an even distribution of moisture to the
surface.
• Clean the doors, handles and cabinet surfaces with a mild detergent and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
Warning!
• Do not use sharp objects as they are likely to scratch the surface.
• Do not use Thinner, Car detergent, Clorox, ethereal oil, abrasive cleansers or
organic solvent such as Benzene for cleaning. They may damage the surface
of the appliance and may cause fire.
Interior cleaning
You should clean the appliance interior regularly. It will be easier to clean
when food stocks are low. You can remove the drawers and shelves for a
more thorough clean. Wipe the inside of the freezer with a weak solution
of bicarbonate of soda, and then rinse with warm water using a wrung-out
sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and baskets.
Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable parts before putting them back into
place.
Door seals cleaning
Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky food and drinks can cause seals to
stick to the cabinet and tear when you open the door. Wash the seals with a mild
detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry them thoroughly after cleaning.
Warning! Only after the door seals are completely dry should the appliance be
powered on.
Replacing the LED light
Warning: The LED light must be replaced by a competent person.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem: Possible cause & Solution
Appliance is not
working correctly
• Check whether the power cord is plugged into the
power outlet properly.
• Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply,
replace if necessary.
• The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting
the chamber temperature to a colder level to solve
this problem.
• It is normal that the freezer is not operating during
the automatic defrost cycle, or for a short time
after the appliance is switched on to protect the
compressor.
Odours from the
compartments
• The interior may need to be cleaned.
• Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.
Noise from the
appliance
The sounds below are quite normal:
• Compressor running noises.
• Air movement noise from the small fan motor in
the freezer compartment or other compartments.
• Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
• Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
• Clicking noise before the compressor starts.
Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below
and may need you to check and take action:
• The cabinet is not level.
• The back of appliance touches the wall.
• Bottles or containers knocking against each other.
If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the
appliance is not functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks
before calling for service, please see below. You can carry out some easy
checks according to this section before calling for service.
Warning! Don't try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after
you have made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician,
authorized service engineer or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Problem: Possible cause & Solution
The motor runs
continuously
It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the
motor, it will need to run more during following
circumstances:
• Temperature setting is set colder than necessary.
• Large quantity of warm food has recently been
stored within the appliance.
• The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
• Doors are kept open too long or too often.
• After your installing the appliance or it has been
switched off for a long time.
A layer of frost
occurs in the
compartment
• Check that the air outlets are not blocked by food
and ensure food is placed within the appliance to
allow sufficient ventilation. Ensure the door can be
fully closed. To remove the frost, please refer to
the cleaning and care chapter..
Temperature
inside is too warm
• You may have left the doors open too long or
too frequently; or the doors are kept open by
some obstacle; or the appliance is located with
insufficient clearance at the sides, back and top.
Temperature
inside is too cold
• Increase the temperature by following the”Display
controls” chapter.
Doors can’t be
closed easily
• Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted
back by 10-15mm to allow the doors to self close,
or if something inside is preventing the doors from
closing.
Water drips on
the floor
The water pan (located at the rear bottom of
the cabinet) may not be properly leveled, or
the draining spout underneath the top of the
compressor depot may not be properly positioned
to direct water into this pan, or the water spout is
blocked, or the water is not fully inserted into the
connector. You may need to pull the refrigerator
away from the wall to check the pan and spout and
connector.
• Check if the refrigerator is power-off for a long
time,this may cause the ice in the bucket to melt
into water,and flow to the floor
The light is not
working
• The LED light may be damaged. Refer to replace
LED lights in cleaning and care chapter.
• The control system has disabled the lights due
to the door being kept open too long, close and
reopen the door to reactivate the lights.
DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE
It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance as household waste.
Packaging materials
Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the
packaging into a suitable waste collection container to recycle it.
Before disposal of the appliance
1. Pull out the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug
Warning! Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation.
Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause
eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not
damage prior to proper disposal.
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
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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