INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
OF AN UPRIGHT 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
4Important notes and precautions ..........................................................................................
4Before using the appliance for the first time .............................................................................
4Important safety instructions ....................................................................................................
7Important information on the use of appliance .........................................................................
8Environment protection ............................................................................................................
10Advice for saving power with refrigeration appliances .......................................................
11Installation and connection ....................................................................................................
11Selecting the room ....................................................................................................................
12Connecting the appliance .........................................................................................................
13Description of the appliance ..................................................................................................
14Operating the appliance .........................................................................................................
14Switching the appliance on/off .................................................................................................
14Adjusting the temperature in the appliance ..............................................................................
15Intensive freezing (super freeze) function .................................................................................
15Eco function ..............................................................................................................................
15ConvertTotal function ...............................................................................................................
16Wi-Fi function (Only in some models)) ......................................................................................
17High temperature alarm ............................................................................................................
18Open door alarm .......................................................................................................................
19Freezing and storing frozen food ..........................................................................................
19Freezing procedure ...................................................................................................................
19Important warnings on freezing ................................................................................................
19Storing industrially frozen food .................................................................................................
19Frozen food storage time ..........................................................................................................
20Thawing frozen food .................................................................................................................
21Cleaning the appliance ...........................................................................................................
22Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................
24Information about appliance noise .......................................................................................
25Declaration 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.
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).
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.
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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
1. Control panel
2. LED lighting
3. Freezing and storage drawers
4. Shallow (slim) freezing and storage drawer
5. Deep freezing and storage drawer
6. Half-size freezing and 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.
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Operating the appliance
Appliance on/off keyA
Freezer/ConvertTotal convert keyB
Intensive freezing (fast freeze) on/off keyC
Temperature setting keyD
Set temperature displayE
Eco function on/off keyF
Acoustic alarm off keyG
Wi-Fi functionH
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 display
E will show "--".
Adjusting the temperature in the appliance
INFORMATION!
• The factory default setting is the recommended temperature of -18 °C.
• 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
appliance.
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• Temperature in the appliance can be set in the range from -16 °C to -24 °C.
• Each time the D key is pressed, the temperature is increased by 1 °C. Three seconds after the
most recent key is pressed, the current setting is automatically stored as the most recent
temperature setting of the appliance.
• Recommended temperature setting is -18°C.
Intensive freezing (super freeze) function
• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the first time, before cleaning, or before
inserting a large amount of food.
Power on: switch on the intensive freezing
mode by pressing the key C. You will hear a
beep, and the display will light up and show
FF.
Power off: switch off the intensive freezing
mode by pressing the key again C.
If the setting is not deactivated manually, it will
be deactivated automatically (after about 52.
hours). The setting returns to the last saved
state.
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.
INFORMATION!
• When the intensive freezing (super freeze) function is activated, temperature may be lower
both in the refrigerator and the freezer compartment.
Eco function
Power on: turn on the Eco function by pressing
F. The display will show .
Power off: the Eco function can be switched
off by pressing the F key again until the symbol
goes out.
ConvertTotal function
The entire freezer compartment can be converted into a FridgeZone compartment. Therefore, do not
store food that is sensitive to low temperature in this compartment as such food may freeze. Before
switching to FridgeZone function, empty the freezer compartment to prevent the frozen food from
defrosting and perishing.
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• Activating the Convert function: press
and hold B key for 5 seconds. A beep will
be sounded, and the indicator will light
up.
• When the ConvertTotal function is
activated, you can set the temperature in
the appliance between 2°C and 8°C. Each
time you press the D key you increase or
decrease the setting by 1 °C. After three
seconds of inactivity, the setting is
automatically saved as the last set
temperature of the freezer compartment.
• Deactivating the Convert function: press
and hold B key for 5 seconds. A beep will
be sounded, and the indicator will no
longer be light up.
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.
Connecting your appliance to the application ConnectLife
ConnectLife it is a smart home platform that connects people, devices, and services. The ConnectLife
application includes advanced digital services and carefree solutions that allow users to monitor and
control appliances, receive notifications from a smartphone, and update software (supported features
vary depending on your appliance and your region/country).
To connect your smart device, you need a home Wi-Fi network (only 2.4 GHz networks are supported)
and a smartphone with the application ConnectLife.
To download the ConnectLife application, scan the QR code or search
for ConnectLife in your favorite app store.
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1. Install the ConnectLife application and create an account.
2. In the ConnectLife application, go to the "Add device" menu and select the appropriate type of
device. Then scan the QR code (it can be found on the rating plate of the appliance; you can also
enter the AUID/SN code manually).
3. The application then guides you through the entire process of connecting the appliance to your
smartphone.
4. After a successful connection, the appliance can be operated remotely via the mobile application.
Opening the Wi-Fi menu
Activating the Wi-Fi function: press and hold
H 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).
• 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 G 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.
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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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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 C key.
To make sure the food freezes as quickly as possible, lay out the packages as described below:
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.
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
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Storage lifeType of food
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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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.
• 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 will appear on the display
unit:
• Ambient temperature sensor is malfunctioning. Call a service
center to fix the problem. The appliance will operate in safe mode
until it is repaired by a service technician. The appliance will
automatically maintain the most suitable temperature for each
compartment.
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Cause or remedy:Problem:
E1 will appear on the display
unit:
• The temperature sensor of the freezer is defective. Call a service
centre to fix the problem. The appliance will operate in safe mode
until it is repaired by a service technician. The appliance will
automatically maintain the most suitable temperature for each
compartment.
E2 will appear on the display
unit:
• Defrost sensor error in the freezer. Please contact the service
center to resolve the issue. Until the appliance is repaired by a
service technician, the appliance will operate in safe mode. The
appliance will automatically preserve the most suitable
temperature for each compartment.
F0 will appear on the display
unit:
• Condenser fan error. Please contact the service center to resolve
the issue. Until the appliance is repaired by a service technician,
the appliance will operate in safe mode. The appliance will
automatically preserve the most suitable temperature for each
compartment.
F1 will appear on the display
unit:
• The freezer fan is defective. Please contact the service center
to resolve the issue. Until the appliance is repaired by a service
technician, the appliance will operate in safe mode. The appliance
will automatically preserve the most suitable temperature for
each compartment.
Er or Ec will appear 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 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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