Gorenje BCD 522 Detailed Instructions For Use

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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REFRIGERATOR AND

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Page 1 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER www.gorenje.com www.gorenje.com...
Page 2 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...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS 4 SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION APPLIANCE 11 INSTALLING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION 21 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION 22 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE 26 USING YOUR APPLIANCE DEFROSTING 36 HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS AND CLEANING THE APPLIANCE 37 CLEANING AND CARE MISCELLANEOUS 40 TROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 4: Important Notes And Precautions
IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION 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.
Page 5 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. •...
Page 6 • 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. •...
Page 7 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.
Page 8 • 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.
Page 9 • 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.
Page 10 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.
Page 11: Installing Your New Appliance
INSTALLING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE IMPORTANT: This refrigerator is designed for indoor, household use only. Temperature This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where the temperature ranges from a minimum of 16 °C to a maximum of 43 °C. The preferred room temperature range for optimum performance, which reduces electricity usage and provides superior cooling, is between 16 °C and 32 °C.
Page 12 Ventilation Adequate air circulation around the refrigerator is required for effi cient operation. To ensure proper ventilation, maintain the recommended clearances. Recommended Clearances A 100mm Above B 50mm Behind C 50mm Each Side NOTE: If you place the refrigerator next to a ﬁ xed wall, leave 1471.4 mm minimum space to allow the door to swing open.
Page 13 Unpack the Refrigerator IMPORTANT: Handle with care when moving refrigerator to avoid either damaging the refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak. Remove the Packaging Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your ﬁ ngers. Wipe with warm water and dry.
Page 14 Door Removal (only if needed) Measure the refrigerator to make sure it will ﬁ t through the doorway. If the refrigerator cannot pass easily through the doorway, follow the instructions to remove the two refrigerator compartment doors and the front panel of the freezer drawer.
Page 15 4. Remove the 3 screws (E) fixed on the hinges, with a Wrench (8 mm) and 1 ground screws (F) attached to the hinge with Philips (+) screwdriver. Remove the upper left door hinge (G). 5. Use your both hands to open the door more than 90°. Lift it up and take it off .
Page 16 6. If necessary, remove the 2 hex head bolts hinges (I) with an Allen wrench (5 mm). Remove the lower left door hinge (H). Allen Wrench Replace the doors 1. If removed, reinstall the botoom hinge. 2. Using two or more people, set the refrigerator door onto the bottom hinge. 3.
Page 17 2. Open the lid of the ice box and add water to it. 3. Close the lid and push back into the ice box in the direction of the arrow. NOTE: • The icebox can hold up to 4.2L of water. •...
Page 18 Complete the Installation WARNING - Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove the ground prong from the power cord plug. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to do so can result in death, ﬁ re or electrical shock. 1.
Page 19 Align Doors (if needed) The gaskets is used to align doors, you can ﬁ nd them in the manual bag. small gasket 3pcs big gasket 1 pcs...
Page 20 Opening and Closing Doors Providing room for doors to open Make sure that you have enough room in front of your refrigerstor to swing the doors open. The four doors can be opened and closed either separately or together. • There is a mullion on the left-hand side refrigerator compartment door. •...
Page 21: Appliance Description
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION 1. Refrigerator LED Light 12. Glass Shelf 2. Ice-Maker 13. Refrigerator side lights 3. Refrigerator Door Bin 14. Water storage box 4. Mullion 15. Storage Drawer 5. Cover 16.Convertible Compartment LED light 6. Multifunctional Pantry 17. Convertible Compartment Tray 7.
Page 22: Operating The Appliance
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE Using the Controls Your product has one control panels which is on the fridge door. Use your appliance according to the following control guidelines. Control Panel The control panel shows in the diagram below. The display will illuminate when the refrigerator is first plugged in, However the lights will automatically turnoff after 60 seconds.
Page 23 flickering and keep on, the buzzer sound will stop at the same time. Also door alarm can be stopped by ciolsing all the doors. To save energy, please avoid keeping doors open for a long time when using refrigerator. Holiday If you are going to be away for a long period of time such as along holiday or business trip, you can activate this function by touching the ( ) button,...
Page 24 3 hours, and the refrigerator temperature setting will revert back to the previous setting. When Super Cool function is on, you can touch the ( ) to switch it off. NOTE: On the Super Cool function, when you touch the ( ) or ( ) button, "Holiday"...
Page 25 The system default display temperature is Celsius Press and hold the ( button for 3 seconds, the icon ( ) will be illuminated. The current temperature is shown as Fahrenheit. Dispense Control When the Child Lock is on, the dispenser will not work. You can press the ( ) or ( ) option to choose the type of Ice to be...
Page 26: Using Your Appliance
USING YOUR APPLIANCE FEATURES Important information to know about glass shelves and covers: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces.
Page 27 2. Removable Door Bins The bins located in the middle of the door are adjustable. To Remove and Replace a Door Bin: • Place hands on both sides of the bin and lift upward. • Pull the door bin out. •...
Page 28 4. Getting cold water and ice Push the appropriate ice or water type button to select what you want dispensed. water cubed crushed no ice Getting cold water The water dispenser is located in the fridge door. To get water, push the water button.
Page 29 Getting ice To get ice, push the cubed or crushed ice button as required. Then move your glass down the dispenser lever in the suggested position and press it. Suggested position About 50mm Suggested position About 50mm Making ice To ﬁ ll the ice bucket to maximum capacity after. Installation, follow these steps: 1.
Page 30 Using the ice off function When you select the ice off mode, remove all ice cubes from the bucket. If you leave the ice cubes in the bucket, the ice cubes may clump together, making it diffi cult to remove them. First, open the door at the maximum Angle Then, lift upon the ice bucket, and pull it straight out in the direction of the arrow.
Page 31 Warning: • Do not put your ﬁ ngers, hands or any other unsuitable objects in the chute or ice-maker bucket. It may result in personal injury or material damage. • Never put your ﬁ ngers or any other objects in the dispenser opening. It may cause injury.
Page 32 Door baskets The refrigerator compartment is provided with several diff erent door baskets, which are suitable for the storage of canned liquid, bottled drinks and packed food. To remove the door baskets (A), simply lift the racks up and pull straight out. To relocate the door baskets (A), slide it in above the desired location and pushdown until it stops.
Page 33 GENERAL USE INFORMATION • When ﬁ rst turning on refrigerator after a period of non-use, allow the refrigerator to cool at least 2 hours before adding food. • Do not block air circulation vents with stored items. • Store items so that the air can circulate freely around them. •...
Page 34 Order Compartments Target storage Appropriate food TYPE temp.[°C] +2  +8 Fridge Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cakes, Drinks and other foods which are not suitable for freezing.  –18 (***)* – Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), Freezer freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended...
Page 35 Order Compartments Target storage Appropriate food TYPE temp.[°C] –2  +3 Chill 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) 0 ...
Page 36: Helpful Hints And Tips
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.) •...
Page 37: Cleaning And Care
CLEANING AND CARE Cleaning Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately. To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.
Page 38 cabinet and tear when you open the door. Using a soft cloth and a solution of mild detergent and warm water, hand wash the door seals. Rinse with clear water and dry thoroughly. • Clean the exterior surfaces. Wash exterior surfaces with a clean, soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm water.
Page 39 don’t shift and rattle during the move. • Raise the leveling legs so they don’t scrape the floor . See “Level Refrigerator.” • Tape the doors closed and tape the power cord to the back of the refrigerator. When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the “Installation Instructions”...
Page 40: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here ﬁ rst in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Refrigerator is Not Operating PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE (S) SOLUTION Refrigerator does • Refrigerator is • Plug refrigerator into a unplugged. grounded 3 prong outlet. not run •...
Page 41 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE (S) SOLUTION • Refrigerator is not level. • See “Level Refrigerator.” Doors do not close properly • Something is • Check for and remove obstructing door obstructions. closure. Vibration or • Refrigerator is not • See “Level Refrigerator.” rattling resting firmly on floor.
Page 42 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE (S) SOLUTION Refrigerator or • Temperature control is • Adjust temperature in the freezer is too cold set too cold. compartment to the next warmer setting; allow 24 hours for temperature to adjust. Moisture on • High humidity •...
Page 43: Disposal Of The Appliance
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